Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2722 was adopted by Council on September 26th, 2022, implementing multiple amendments to Kimberley Zoning Bylaw 1850. The intent of the bylaw is to support the development of a greater supply and variety of housing toward improved housing availability and affordability throughout the community.
A Public Hearing for the proposed Bylaw 2722 was held on Monday, September 12th, 2022, which is available for viewing on the City of Kimberley’s YouTube channel.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2722 builds on policy directions from Kimberley's Official Community Plan, the 2021 Kimberley Housing Needs Assessment and Council direction from the Building Height and Density Report.
The amending bylaw received 1st reading by Council on June 27th, 2022 and 2nd reading by Council on August 22nd, 2022.
Overview of Zoning Bylaw 1850 Amendments
A brief overview of the amendments is listed by zone and general/parking regulations below.
Changes to more technical aspects of the bylaw include amendments to allowable floor space ratios (FSR) and stepback requirements. For ease of reference these terms are explained below.
Floor space ratios are a measure of how much floor area can be built on a parcel as a ratio of the parcel area. The diagram below illustrates the application of floor space ratios according to different building designs.
Stepbacks are proposed to limit the height of buildings in the R-2, R-3, C-1, and CP-1 zones, depending on how close they are to a property line. By requiring that a building’s height is shorter near property lines and can increase further into a parcel, negative effects on the pedestrian environment and shadow effects due to building massing can be mitigated. The diagram below illustrates how stepbacks would be measured.
R-1 Zone Amendments:
Current | Proposed | |
Number of Units | Single Primary | Single and Duplex Primary & 1 Accessory |
Parcel Area | 557m2 | 400m2 275m2 for Subdivided Duplex |
Height | Up to 9.1m | 9m Single, 12m Duplex |
Setbacks | 6m Front 6m Rear 1.5m Interior Side 3m Exterior Side | 2m Front 3.5m Rear 1.5m Sides |
Site Coverage | 0.4 | 0.4 SC – 1 Dwelling 0.5 SC - 2 Dwellings 0.6 SC - 3 Dwellings |
R-2 Zone Amendments:
Current | Proposed | |
Number of Units | Single and Duplex Primary & 1 Accessory to Single | 1-6 Unit Dwelling Primary & 2 Accessory Up to 10 w/ Affordable Housing Agreement |
Parcel Area | 557m2 325m2 for Subdivided Duplex | 275m2 150m2 for Subdivided Duplex & Townhomes |
Height | Up to 9.1m | 9m Single, 12m Duplex or Multiple |
Setbacks | 6m Front 6m Rear 1.5m Interior Side 3m Exterior Side | 1.5m Front 3.5m Rear 1.5m Sides |
Site Coverage | 0.4 | 0.4 – 1 Dwelling 0.5 - 2 Dwellings 0.6 - 3 Dwellings 0.65 - 4+ Dwellings 0.75 - 4+ w/ Integrated Parking |
Floor Space Ratio | NA | 0.5 FSR – 1 Dwelling 0.6 FSR - 2 Dwellings 1.0 FSR - 3 Dwellings 2.0 FSR - 4+ Dwellings 2.0 FSR - 4+ w/ Integrated Parking |
R-3 Zone Amendments:
Current | Proposed | |
Number of Units | Based on Parcel Area and Usable Site Area | Remove Dwelling Unit Maximums |
Height | Up to 12m | Up to 12m Up to 15m with Affordable Housing Agreement |
Setbacks | 7.6m Front 6m Rear 6m Sides | 1.5m Front 2m Rear 1.5m Sides |
Site Coverage | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Floor Space Ratio | 0.65 | 3.0 5.0 with Affordable Housing Agreement |
C-1 Zone Amendments:
Current | Proposed | |
Height | Up to 12m | Up to 15m |
Floor Space Ratio | Up to 3.0 | Up to 3.0 Up to 5.0 with Affordable Housing Agreement |
CP-1 Zone Amendments:
Current | Proposed | |
Height | Up to 10m | Up to 15m |
Floor Space Ratio | NA | Up to 3.0 Up to 5.0 with Affordable Housing Agreement |
General Regulations Amendments:
Current | Proposed | |
Landscaping | NA | 20% of all parcels 40% of undeveloped space of Residential parcels Vegetation and Permeable Surface requirements |
Retaining Walls | NA | Reflects Alpine Zoning Area requirements |
Amenity Space | NA | 3m2 per dwelling for R-2 & R-3 multiple unit dwellings |
Permitted in All Zones | NA | Parks & Public Utility (moved from zones) Home Based Business (Classification 3) |
Lighting | NA | Lighting orientation directed into lot |
Intersection Visibility | 1.5m x 1.5m from intersection & 1.2m in height | 3m x 3m distance intersection, 1m in height & allowance for non-visibility obstructing structures |
Fencing | 1.2m front, 2.15m all other | 2.15m all yards |
Clarification Provided | General Modernization of Language Density, Subdivision, Development Permit Language | |
Parking Regulations Proposed Amendments:
Current | Proposed | |
Required Parking Spaces | Based on unit type: 2 per Single & Duplex 1-2 per multiple 1 per Accessory 1 per B&B + 2 per principal | 1 per dwelling unit 1 per B&B + 1 per principal |
Parking Location | NA | 6m from intersection 5m setback for enclosed parking abutting highway |
Bicycle Parking | 2 per unit in buildings with 3 or more units | 2 per unit in buildings with 2 or more units Strengthened bicycle parking area requirements language |
