Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Amendments

The following zoning bylaw amendments were adopted by Council at the June 10, 2024. meeting. 

 Bylaw No. 2764, Amendment No. 173, 2024 to City of Kimberley Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994

This zoning amendment allows small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) in accordance with Provincial legislation introduced through Bill 44. Bill 44 made changes to the Local Government Act that require local governments, including the City of Kimberley, to permit SSMUH in zones restricted to single-family and duplex dwellings.   

The zoning bylaw amendments to permit SSMUH generally include:

  • Add new zone RL to allow up to two dwelling units;
  • Add new zone RS to allow up to six principal dwelling units; 
  • Add new zone RSMH to allow up to six principal dwelling units, with limited provision for mobile home use;
  • Add new zone RSTA to allow up to six principal dwelling units, with limited provision for tourist accommodation;
  • Rezone properties zoned R-13 and some properties zoned R-1 and CD-4 to new RL zone;
  • Rezone properties zoned R-2, R-6, R-8, R-8A, R-9, R-11, R-14, and some properties zoned R-1 and CD-4 to new RS zone;
  • Rezone properties zoned R-4 to new RSMH zone;
  • Rezone properties zoned R-7 and R-7A to new RSTA zone; and
  • Amend CD-5 zone to allow up to six principal dwelling units, and amend setbacks, lot coverage, and parking required to allow SSMUH;
  • Delete R-1, R-2, R-4, R-6, R-7, R-7A, R-8, R-8A, R-9, R-11, R-13, R-14, CD-4 zones.

Questions or comments? Contact Planning Services at planning@kimberley.. 

 Bylaw No. 2765, Amendment No. 39, 2024 to Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999

This zoning amendment allows small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) in accordance with Provincial legislation introduced through Bill 44. Bill 44 made changes to the Local Government Act that require local governments, including the City of Kimberley, to permit SSMUH in zones restricted to single-family and duplex dwellings.   

The zoning bylaw amendments to permit SSMUH generally include:

  • Add new zone RRS to allow up to six principal dwelling units;
  • Add new zone RRSTA to allow up to six principal dwelling units, with limited provision for tourist accommodation;
  • Rezone properties zoned RRS-1 to RRS;
  • Rezone properties zoned RTA-1 and RTA-8 to RRSTA;
  • Amend parking requirements for dwelling units in accordance with Provincial guidelines.
  • Delete RRS-1, RRS-2, RTA-1, RTA-2, RTA-5, RTA-8 zones.

Questions or comments? Contact Planning Services at planning@kimberley.ca