---
title: "G5-A zone in Kitimat: Forestry Transition Zone Regulations"
place: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kitimat
zone: G5-A
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/g5-a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/g5-a.json"
---

# G5-A zone in Kitimat: Forestry Transition Zone Regulations

Main uses: Agriculture, Silviculture, including harvesting and tree planting, Detached residence with not more than two dwelling units.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Agriculture; Silviculture, including harvesting and tree planting; Detached residence with not more than two dwelling units
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) at PID 013-868-101, E 1/2 of DL 6005 R5C only; Bed and Breakfast; Home Business Address; Home Occupation; Temporary Uses
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) at PID 013-868-101, E 1/2 of DL 6005 R5C
- **Minimum lot width:** 75 metres
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 10%
- **Maximum density:** 2 dwelling units per parcel; floor area ratio 0.1
- **Front setback:** 9 m or more
- **Rear setback:** 9 m or more
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5 m or more

## 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 11](https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kitimatmunicipalcode-consolidated-20260101.pdf#page=514) (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/g5-a/_