---
title: "M1 zone in Kitimat: Manufacturing Zone"
place: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kitimat
zone: M1
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/m1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/m1.json"
---

# M1 zone in Kitimat: Manufacturing Zone

Main uses: Abattoir, Agriculture, Brewery, Cannabis Production, Cidery, and 12 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Abattoir; Agriculture; Brewery; Cannabis Production; Cidery; Construction Camp; Distillery; Log Booming; Manufacturing; Marine Activities; Meadery; Processing of Animal Products; Restaurants; Storage; Transportation; Temporary Uses; Winery
- **Minimum lot area:** 5 hectares (Construction Camp use only)
- **Minimum lot width:** 100 metres (Construction Camp use only)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50% (Construction Camp use only)
- **Maximum height:** 12.5 metres (Construction Camp use)
- **Front setback:** 3 m; for Construction Camp: 25 m for a building with reception/lobby, 4.5 m for all other buildings
- **Rear setback:** 3 m; 7.5 m for Construction Camp
- **Interior side setback:** 3 m; for Construction Camp dormitory buildings: 4.5 m
- **Other rules:** Distance between buildings on the same lot: minimum 3 metres or nil; Construction Camp distance between buildings: minimum 9 metres; Construction Camp sleeping units: 25 base, up to 3000 with Bonus A amenities, 3001 to 5000 with Bonus B amenities

## Source

- [Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated to January 1, 2026 (Part 9 Planning, Divisions 4 to 7: residential, commercial, industrial and greenbelt zones), s. 9.6, Subdivision 2](https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kitimatmunicipalcode-consolidated-20260101.pdf#page=482) (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/m1/_