District of Kitimat Zoning Bylaw
14 zone definitions. 8 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
The District of Kitimat zoning bylaw includes 14 residential zone designations. Building heights range from 9.0 metres to 11.0 metres, with the R3-A multi-family apartment zone permitting the maximum height. Standard setbacks across most zones are 4.5 metres front, 7.5 metres rear, and 1.8 metres side, though multi-family zones R3-A and R3-A1 require 5.0 to 5.5 metres side setbacks. The zones accommodate single-family detached units, semi-detached and terrace housing, two-family dwellings, multi-family apartments, boarding houses, bed and breakfast inns, and manufactured homes, but the zone data provided does not indicate whether secondary suites are permitted. Kitimat is located in northwest BC, approximately 60 kilometres south of Terrace and 140 kilometres north of Prince Rupert.
Region: Northwest BC
| Zone Code | Zone Name | Category | Max Height | FAR | Front Setback | Rear Setback | Side Setback | Secondary Suite | Bylaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1-A | Residential Zone - One Family - Detached | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bylaw |
| R1-B | Residential Zone - One Family - Detached or Semi-Detached | residential | 9.0m | 0.5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bylaw |
| R1-C | Residential Zone - One Family - Semi-Detached or Terrace | residential | 9.0m | 0.5 | 4.5m | 7.5m | 1.8m | -- | Bylaw |
| R2-A | Residential Zone - Two Family - Detached | residential | 9.0m | 0.5 | 4.5m | 7.5m | 1.8m | -- | Bylaw |
| R2-B | Residential Zone - Two Family - Detached or Semi-Detached | residential | 9.0m | 0.5 | 4.5m | 7.5m | 1.8m | -- | Bylaw |
| R3-A | Residential Zone - Multi-Family - Apartment or Terrace | residential | 11.0m | 0.75 | 4.5m | 7.5m | 5.0m | -- | Bylaw |
| R3-A1 | Residential Zone - Special Residential Multi-Family | residential | 9.0m | 0.5 | 4.5m | 7.5m | 5.5m | -- | Bylaw |
| R3-B | Residential Zone - Multi-Family - Apartments | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bylaw |
| R3-D | Multi-Family Residential Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bylaw |
| R4-A | Residential Zone - Multi-Family - Boarding or Rooming Houses | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bylaw |
| R4-B | Residential Zone - Bed & Breakfast Inn | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bylaw |
| R5-A | Residential Zone - Special - Welfare or Rest Homes | residential | 9.0m | 0.5 | 4.5m | 7.5m | 1.8m | -- | Bylaw |
| R6-A | Residential Zone - Special - Manufactured Home on Individual Lot | residential | 9.0m | 0.35 | 4.5m | 7.5m | 1.8m | -- | Bylaw |
| R6-B | Residential Zone - Special - Manufactured Home Parks | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bylaw |