---
title: "G3 zone in Kitimat: Small Holding Zone"
place: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kitimat
zone: G3
bylaw: "Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated to January 1, 2026 (Part 9 Planning, Divisions 4 to 7: residential, commercial, industrial and greenbelt zones)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/g3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/g3.json"
---

# G3 zone in Kitimat: Small Holding Zone

Main uses: Detached Residence with not more than two dwelling units, Temporary Uses.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Detached Residence with not more than two dwelling units; Temporary Uses
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Agriculture; Bed and Breakfast; Day Care (Adult); Day Care (Child); Home business address; Home occupation
- **Minimum lot area:** 0.4 ha
- **Minimum lot width:** 40 metres
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 6% (residential use)
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio 0.05 for any dwelling
- **Maximum height:** 9 metres (any building)
- **Front setback:** 9 m or more
- **Rear setback:** 9 m or more
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5 m or more
- **Other rules:** Fences: 1.2 m maximum within 4.5 m of the front property line (rail or wire fence 1.8 m); 2 m within required side and rear yards; 3 m elsewhere

## Source

- [Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated to January 1, 2026 (Part 9 Planning, Divisions 4 to 7: residential, commercial, industrial and greenbelt zones), s. 9.7, Subdivision 4](https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kitimatmunicipalcode-consolidated-20260101.pdf#page=501) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Kitimat: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/g3/_