---
title: "R3-A1 zone in Kitimat: Special Residential Multi-Family Zone"
place: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kitimat
zone: R3-A1
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/r3-a1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/r3-a1.json"
---

# R3-A1 zone in Kitimat: Special Residential Multi-Family Zone

Main uses: Multi-Family Residence.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Multi-Family Residence
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Day Care (Child); Day Care (Adult); Home Occupation; Home Business Address
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 25%
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio 0.5; maximum development 40 terrace dwelling units
- **Maximum height:** 9 metres
- **Front setback:** 4.5 metres
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 metres
- **Interior side setback:** 5.5 metres (end units of terrace); 1.8 metres (single storey garage)
- **Other rules:** Only terrace dwellings (and accessory buildings) are permitted buildings; Minimum distance between buildings: 9 metres; Two parking spaces per dwelling unit, plus one for every five dwelling units

## Source

- [Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated to January 1, 2026 (Part 9 Planning, Divisions 4 to 7: residential, commercial, industrial and greenbelt zones), s. 9.4, Subdivision 9](https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kitimatmunicipalcode-consolidated-20260101.pdf#page=418) (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/r3-a1/_