---
title: "R5-A zone in Kitimat: Special Residential Zone"
place: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kitimat
zone: R5-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/r5-a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/r5-a.json"
---

# R5-A zone in Kitimat: Special Residential Zone

Main uses: Multi-Family Residence, Welfare Home, Rest Home, Senior Citizens Housing, Day Care (Adult).

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Multi-Family Residence; Welfare Home; Rest Home; Senior Citizens Housing; Day Care (Adult)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Home Business Address; Temporary Uses in accordance with Part 9, Division 8
- **Minimum lot area:** 600 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 18 metres
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 25%
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio 0.5
- **Maximum height:** 9 metres
- **Front setback:** 4.5 metres
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 metres
- **Interior side setback:** 1.8 metres
- **Other rules:** Permitted buildings: Welfare Homes, Rest Homes, Senior Citizens Housing and accessory buildings; Corner lot setbacks are set by section 9.4.1.6

## 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 15](https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kitimatmunicipalcode-consolidated-20260101.pdf#page=436) (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/r5-a/_