Zoning Bylaw No. 2016 – Alpine Resort Area (Consolidated January 2026)

Kimberley, British Columbia · adopted 1999-05-10

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CITY OF KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT ZONING BYLAW NO. 2016, 1999 ADOPTED: MAY 10, 1999 Consolidated for Convenience Only: January 14, 2026 (including up to Amending Bylaw 2794) DISCLAIMER The version of this bylaw of the City of Kimberley is provided for information or research purposes only. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of copies of bylaws; however, this is not an official version of City of Kimberley bylaw, and should not be relied upon as such, and these documents are not admissible in a court of law. For such purposes, official certified copies can be obtained from the Chief Corporate Administration Officer. Before making any decisions based on the copy of the bylaw, you should confirm all information contained therein. The City of Kimberley will in no event be liable or responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of the copy of this bylaw. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION 1 TITLE 1.01 Title 5 SECTION 2 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 2.01 Administration and Inspection 5 2.02 Violation 5 2.03 Penalty 6 2.04 Severability 6 2.05 Repeal of Bylaws 6 SECTION 3 INTERPRETATION 3.01 Application 6 3.02 Schedules 6 3.03 Measurements and Calculations 7 3.04 Definitions 7 SECTION 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS 4.01 Conformity of Uses, Buildings and Structures 16 4.01A Conditions Where a Development Permit is Not Required 16 4.02 Use of Existing Parcels 16 4.03 Permitted Principal Uses in All Zones 17 4.04 Prohibited Used in All Zones 17 4.05 Village Density Regulations 17 4.06 Garbage Storage and Collection Standards 17 4.07 Home Based Businesses 18 4.08 Accessory Buildings and Structures 18 4.09 Siting of Buildings and Structures 19 4.09A Retaining Walls 19 4.10 Relaxation of Siting Limitations 20 4.11 Visibility at Intersections 20 4.12 Calculation of Height 21 4.13 Relaxation of Building Height Limitations 21 4.14 Fencing (Amnd 34, Bylaw 2469) 22 4.15 Subdivision of Duplex dwellings 22 4.16 Frontage Determination 23 SECTION 5 PARCEL AREA REQUIREMENTS 5.01 Parcel Area 23 SECTION 6 PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS 6.01 General Requirements for Parking and Loading Spaces 24 6.02 Location of Off-Street Parking Spaces and Off-Street Loading Spaces 27 6.03 Use and Condition of Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas 27 6.04 Size of Off-Street Uncovered Parking Spaces and Uncovered Off-Street Loading Spaces and Construction Standards 28 6.05 Uncovered Parking Lot Layout and Manoeuvring Aisles 30 6.06 Covered Parking and Loading Spaces 30 6.07 Off-Street Parking Spaces for Disabled Persons 31 6.08 Driveway Gradients 31 6.09 Required Bicycle Parking 32 SECTION 7 ZONES 7.01 Establishment of Zones 33 7.02 Zone Boundaries and Map 34 7.03 Resort Hotel Accommodation One Zone: RHA-1 35 7.04 Lodge Accommodation One Zone: LA-1 36 7.05 Lodge Accommodation Two Zone: LA-2 37 7.06 Lodge Accommodation Three Zone: LA-3 38 7.07 Lodge Accommodation Four Zone: LA-4 39 7.08 Lodge Accommodation Five Zone: LA-5 40 7.09 Lodge Accommodation Six Zone: LA-6 41 7.10 Lodge Accommodation Seven Zone: LA-7 42 7.11 Resort Residential Standard Zone: RRS 43 7.12 Resort Residential Standard Tourist Accom. Zone: RRSTA 45 7.13 Resort Residential Multiple One Zone: RRM-1 47 (7.14 RTA-1 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) (7.15 RTA-2 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) 7.16 Residential Tourist Accommodation Three Zone: RTA-3 49 7.17 Residential Tourist Accommodation Four Zone: RTA-4 51 (7.18 RTA-5 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) 7.18A Residential Tourist Accommodation Six Zone: RTA-6 53 (Bylaw 2185 Amnd 15) 7.18B Residential Tourist Accommodation Seven Zone: RTA-7 55 (Bylaw 2268 Amnd 25) (7.18C RTA-8 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) 7.18D Residential Tourist Accommodation Nine Zone: RTA-9 57 (Bylaw 2298 Amnd 29) 7.19 Alpine Village Parking Zone: AVP-1 59 7.20 Hostel One Zone: H-1 60 7.21 Tourist Pension One Zone: TP-1 62 7.22 Tourist Pension Two Zone: TP-2 65 7.23 Tourist Bed and Breakfast One Zone: TB-1 67 7.24 Conference Recreation One Zone: CR-1 70 7.25 Leisure Park One Zone: LP-1 71 7.26 Leisure Recreation One Zone: LR-1 72 SECTION 8 ADOPTION 8.01 Effective Date of Bylaw 73 SCHEDULES Schedule "A" - Alpine Resort Lands Zoning Map Schedule "B" - Covenant - Section 219 of the Land Title Act Schedule "C" - Pedestrian Mall 5 CITY OF KIMBERLEY PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 2016 A Bylaw to provide Zoning, Parking and Screening regulations pursuant to the "Municipal Act", within the City of Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the City of Kimberley deems it desirable that the use of land, buildings and structures and related matters should be regulated in order to guide development of land in an efficient, systematic, and orderly way for the benefit of the public; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the City of Kimberley, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows: SECTION 1 TITLE 1.01 (1) This Bylaw may be cited as "Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999". SECTION 2 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION 2.01 (1) The Building Inspector, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk are hereby authorized to administer this Bylaw and to enter at all reasonable times on any property that is subject to a direction of Council to ascertain whether the requirements are being met or the regulations are being observed. VIOLATION 2.02 (1) Every person who violates any provision of this Bylaw, or who causes or suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of, or in violation of, any provision of this Bylaw, or who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done under provisions of this Bylaw, shall be guilty of an offence of this Bylaw and each day that such violation is caused or allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offence. 6 PENALTY 2.03 (1) Every person guilty of an offence of this Bylaw shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offence and costs of prosecution. SEVERABILITY 2.04 (1) If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw, as the case may be, shall be severed and, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw. REPEAL OF BYLAWS 2.05 (1) The "The Zoning Bylaw of the City of Kimberley, 1971" and "The Zoning By-Law Of The City of Kimberley No. 1073, 1974" and all Bylaws enacted in amendment thereto are hereby repealed. SECTION 3 INTERPRETATION APPLICATION 3.01 (1) The provisions of this Bylaw apply to the Kimberley Alpine Resort lands shown in heavy black in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw. SCHEDULES 3.02 (1) The following schedules attached to this Bylaw are incorporated into and form part of this Bylaw: Schedule "A" - Alpine Resort Lands Zoning Map Schedule "B" - Covenant - Section 219 of the Land Title Act Schedule "C" - Pedestrian Mall 7 MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS 3.03 (1) Numerical quantities in this Bylaw are written in the International System of Units (i.e. - metric); approximate Imperial Units are shown for convenience only. (2) Where a parcel contains more than one zone: (a) Each zoned area shall be treated as a separate parcel for the purpose of calculating minimum parcel size, minimum parcel width, maximum parcel coverage, maximum number of dwelling units, and permitted site coverage. (b) All accessory buildings, accessory uses and structures shall be provided within the area zoned for the principal building or principal use. DEFINITIONS 3.04 (1) In this bylaw, the following terms have the following meanings: ACCESSORY BUILDING means: (a) a detached building the use or intended use of which is accessory to that of the principal building situated on the same parcel; or (b) a building which is accessory to a principal use made of the parcel upon which such building is (to be) located. ACCESSORY means customarily incidental and subordinate. ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL USE means a business or service that is clearly incidental to residential or tourist accommodation use such as, but not limited to, offices, restaurants, health centres, indoor recreation or retail uses and excluding entertainment facilities. (Amnd 29 Bylaw 2298) ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a self-contained dwelling unit, located on the same parcel as the principal dwelling unit. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) ACCESSORY USE means: (a) a use which is accessory to the principal building or to the use of the principal building on the same parcel; or (b) a use which is accessory to the principal use made of the parcel upon which such accessory use is carried on. AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE means a reserve of land established under the Agricultural Land Commission Act. APARTMENT means a multiple unit dwelling with vertical and horizontal fire separations between dwelling units. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) 8 BARE LAND STRATA means a strata plan on which the boundaries of the strata lots are defined on horizontal plane by reference to survey markers under Section 6 (2) (b) of the Condominium Act, and not by reference to the floors, walls and ceilings of a building. BASEMENT means the space between two floor levels, with the lower level located more than 1.2 metres below grade. (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) BED AND BREAKFAST means the use of a single unit dwelling that includes: (a) the business of renting not more than four bedrooms in the dwelling for the temporary lodging of paying guests; and (b) the use of common living and dining area for such guests; and (c) the use of the dwelling as the principle residence of the bed and breakfast operator; and (d) the provision of breakfast in the dwelling for the paying guests. (Amnd 11 Bylaw 2127) BEDROOM means a room used principally for sleeping and excludes bathroom, dining room, kitchen, principal living room, storage room, and work room. BUILDING means an enclosed structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. CAMPGROUND means an area of land that has been designed and intended for the temporary placement of recreational vehicles and tents to accommodate the travelling public. COMMERCIAL FLOOR AREA means the total floor area of a building used for temporary accommodation measured to the outer limits of a building excluding areas used for tourist accommodation and including assembly and commercial uses. COMMERCIAL USE includes office, retail, personal service, restaurants and establishments licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises. COMMON WALL means a continuous, unbroken vertical structure on either side of which is a separate dwelling unit, building or strata lot. "CONFERENCE USE means a facility used for the holding of conferences, conventions, seminars, workshops or similar activities and includes accessory uses such as offices, facilities for preparing and serving of food and beverages and ancillary storage." (Amnd 32 Bylaw 2363) CRAWLSPACE means a portion of a building with a height between ceiling and floor of less than 1.5 metres. (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) DORMITORY means a room used as a common sleeping area which may be divided by one or more partitions which are at least 0.5 metres less in height than 9 the distance between the floor and the ceiling in the dormitory in which they are located. DWELLING means a building designed or used as a dwelling unit or dwelling units. DWELLING, MULTIPLE UNIT means a dwelling containing three (3) or more dwelling units and includes a townhouse and apartment. DWELLING, SINGLE UNIT means a dwelling containing one (1) dwelling unit. DWELLING, DUPLEX means a principal residential building containing two dwelling units that are divided by a fire separation and share a common roof and foundation. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) DWELLING UNIT means the use of all or part of a building for one or more habitable rooms which constitute a self-contained unit with a separate interior or exterior entrance, used or intended to be used by one or more persons for living and sleeping purposes and containing sanitary and other rooms or facilities but not more than one kitchen or set of cooking facilities. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY means commercial use limited to premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises. FENCE means a fabricated structure intended to prevent intrusion onto a parcel or to separate a parcel from adjacent parcels or part of a parcel from an adjacent part of a parcel and includes a wall or trellis. FLOOR AREA, GROSS means the total area of all floors in all buildings on a parcel measured to the exterior face of exterior walls including mezzanines, enclosed balconies, enclosed porches and enclosed verandas but excluding parking areas, basements, stairwells, elevators and ventilating shafts, areas occupied by fixed machinery or equipment, and any other space less than 1.5m in height (Bylaw 2794 Amnd 41) FLOOR SPACE RATIO means the figure obtained when the gross floor area of all buildings on a parcel is divided by the parcel area. GOLF COURSE means a parcel or group of parcels used for playing golf, consisting of at least nine holes each with a tee, fairway and green, and may contain practice areas accessory to the golf course, a pro-shop, clubhouse and lounge or dining facilities, but a golf course is not a driving range, pitch-and-putt or miniature golf establishment. GRADE means the average level of finished ground adjoining a building at all exterior walls or the average level of finished ground adjoining a structure at its supports. (Bylaw 2774 Amnd 40) 10 GROUND FLOOR means the lower most storey of a building, the lower floor surface of which is closer to grade than the floor of any storey in the building. GUEST ROOM means not more than one (1) habitable room that is used for temporary accommodation of paying guests and may include a bathroom and one (1) set of cooking facilities. HABITABLE ROOM means a room designed for living or sleeping, but does not include a bathroom, kitchen, storage room, laundry room, utility room or closet. HEIGHT means the vertical distance from grade to: (a) the highest point of the roof surface of a flat roof; (b) to the deck line of a mansard roof; (c) to the mean level between the eaves and the ridge of a gable, hip, gambrel, or other sloping roof; or (d) in the case of a structure without a roof, to the highest point of the structure. HIGHWAY includes a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct, any other way open to public use and a private right-of-way on private property. HOME BASED BUSINESS means an occupation, service, profession or craft which is clearly accessory to the use of a dwelling unit for residential purposes or to the residential use of a parcel occupied by a dwelling, and is carried on by a resident of the dwelling unit, but does not include the repair of vehicles. HOSTEL means a building used as a temporary place of lodging containing one or more dormitories and includes common areas for washing, cooking, dining and socializing, bathroom, kitchen, dining and social facilities and which may also contain a secondary suite. INDOOR RECREATION means private, commercial or public leisure activities including swimming pool, racquet courts, weight rooms, spas and other similar activities. INN (deleted Amnd 37 Bylaw 2712) KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT LANDS means all that land shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw. KIMBERLEY ALPINE VILLAGE means all that area shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw. LANE means a highway which provides secondary access to any abutting parcel. LOBBY means that portion of a resort hotel, or tourist accommodation building which is primarily utilized as an entry area to the principal use of the building and may include but is not limited to a reception area, entry foyer, administration offices related to the reception function, temporary storage area for guests 11 belongings, and entry lounge. LOCKED OFF LODGE ROOM means an area that can be locked and separated from the remainder of the dwelling unit within which it is contained, and that: (a) contains not more than two habitable rooms, and that shall contain a bathroom, and may contain a set of cooking facilities; (b) the maximum floor area does not exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the dwelling units gross floor area; (c) is occupied or is used for tourist accommodation; and (d) may have its own separate access to a common hallway." (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) LODGE (deleted Amnd 37 Bylaw 2712) NATURAL BOUNDARY means the visible high watermark of any lake, river stream or other body of water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual, and so long continued in all ordinary years as to mark upon the soil of the bed of the lake, river, stream or other body of water, a character distinct from that of the banks thereof in respect to vegetation, as well as in respect to the nature of soil itself. OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE means an area of land other than a highway used for the parking of a vehicle. OFF-STREET PARKING AREA means an area of land that includes off-street parking spaces plus driveways, manoeuvring aisles and landscaping associated with the off-street parking area. An off-street parking area may be open, concealed, sheltered or underground. OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE means an area of land other than a highway used for the parking of a vehicle. OUTDOOR AMENITY AREA means an area that is part of a building or parcel intended for the outdoor recreational use of the occupants, either for common use or individual dwelling unit use, exclusive of the areas occupied by entrance hallways, driveways, parking areas, dwelling units, and storage areas. An outdoor amenity area must not be greater than 30% in length of its width and must not be sloped greater than 3% in grade at any point. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) OUTDOOR STORAGE YARD means an area outside an enclosed building where material and equipment used by or associated with the principal use of the same or an adjoining parcel are kept. PARCEL means any lot, block or other area in which land is held or into which it is subdivided, but does not include a highway. PARCEL, IRREGULAR means a parcel with opposite side parcel lines that are 12 not parallel. PARCEL LINE means a legal boundary of a parcel as shown or described on the records of the Land Title Office. PARCEL LINE, FRONT means the parcel line common to a parcel and an abutting highway other than a lane. Where there is more than one such line and such lines are perpendicular, the shortest such line shall be considered the front parcel line, or where the front and rear parcel lines both adjoin a highway, the front parcel line shall be that to which the majority of adjacent buildings face. PARCEL LINE, REAR means the parcel line or parcel lines opposite to and most distant from the front parcel line; or where the rear portion of the parcel is bounded by intersecting side parcel lines, it shall be the point of such intersection. PARCEL LINE, SIDE means the parcel line or parcel lines other than the front or rear parcel line and common to another parcel or parcels or to a highway. PARK means open space used for recreational purposes or maintained for the use and enjoyment of the public and includes Federal, Provincial, Regional and local parks, ecological, archaeological and historic sites, and also includes privately owned land for use of which no charge is made to the public. PARKING SPACE means the space for the parking of a vehicle but excludes aisle space. PEDESTRIAN MALL means privately owned land in the Village Core designed for public pedestrian access and shown hatched on Schedule C attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw. PENSION means a building used for the temporary lodging by visitors that includes 4-12 sleeping units, common areas including a dining room intended for the use of guests and a secondary suite. PERSONAL SERVICE means a commercial use catering to the needs of the general public including barbershop or beauty salon, dry cleaning, financial institution, photography studio, shoe repair and ticket and travel agency but excluding escort services and non-registered massage parlours. PRINCIPAL BUILDING means a building in which or in relation to which the permitted principal uses are concentrated. PRINCIPAL USE means the main purpose for which land, buildings or structures are ordinarily used. PUBLIC UTILITY USE means a use, including buildings and structures, providing water supply, sewage collection and disposal (excluding sewage treatment plants), electricity, natural gas, telephone, radio and television broadcasting, 13 transmitting and receiving and similar services where such use is established by the City of Kimberley, or a company regulated by government utility or communications legislation. REPAIR OF VEHICLES means the disassembly of vehicles, derelict or otherwise, into component parts and the construction, repair and maintenance of ordinary or special status vehicles, but does not include the repair and maintenance of licensed or leased vehicles owned by members of the family. RESIDENTIAL means a fixed place of living, excluding any tourist accommodation, to which a person intends to return when absent. RESORT HOTEL means use of a building or land for the temporary lodging of the general public, wherein payment for occupancy is on a daily or weekly basis to the operator of the premises which building may include, as accessory uses: (a) lobby; (b) restaurant; (c) conference use; (d) entertainment facility; (e) retail; (f) indoor recreation; and (g) personal services. (Amnd 37 Bylaw 2712) SCREENING means a fence or hedge or combination thereof that obstructs certain views of the parcel which it encloses and is broken only by access drives, lanes and walkways, excluding open mesh or chain link style fences. SECONDARY SUITE means a complete living unit with its own kitchen, sleeping area, and washroom facilities contained within another dwelling unit. The two dwelling units (the principal dwelling unit and the secondary suite and any common spaces) make up a single real estate entity that cannot be stratified or otherwise legally separated from the other. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) SITE COVERAGE means the figure obtained when the projected area of the outside walls, excluding steps, eaves, cantilevered balconies and sundecks, of all principal and accessory buildings is expressed as a percentage of the total parcel area. SLEEPING UNIT means two (2) habitable rooms that are used for temporary accommodation and may include a bathroom and one (1) set of cooking facilities. STOREY means the part of a building or structure between the top of any floor and ceiling above, but excludes a basement. STOREY, HALF for the purpose of calculation of height wherever height is regulated by number and fractions of storeys, means the uppermost storey of a building where the floor area existing or as may be extended over open to below space having a ceiling height in excess of 1.5 metres, does not exceed fifty 14 percent (50%) of the floor area of the storey next below. STRUCTURE means any construction which is fixed to, supported by or sunk into land or water, excluding paving or surfacing materials such as asphalt or concrete. TEMPORARY (deleted Bylaw 2167 Amnd 14) TOURIST ACCOMMODATION means a building or portions of a building containing one or more habitable rooms that are used for temporary lodging by visitors where payment for occupancy is on a daily or weekly basis. TOWNHOUSE means a multiple unit dwelling wherein dwelling units are separated by vertical fire separations, and may also include horizonal fire separations between dwelling units. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) TOURIST ACCOMMODATION FLOOR AREA means the total floor area of a building used for temporary accommodation of paying guests measured to the outer limits of a building excluding areas used for commercial uses. USABLE SITE AREA means the area of a parcel, bare land strata lot or strata plan excluding: (a) area covered by a natural body of water including swamp or surface water; (b) area where the natural slope exceeds thirty percent (30%) for lands zoned to permit townhouses, apartments, pensions and hostels; and forty percent (40%) for lands zoned to permit duplex and detached dwellings. VEHICLE means a device in, on or by which a person or thing is or may be transported or drawn on a highway, except a device designed to be moved by human power or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. VEHICLE, DERELICT means any vehicle which is not licensed for the current year but does not include a vehicle stored in a building or a vehicle used for industrial purposes on land zoned for industrial use in this Bylaw. VEHICLE, RECREATIONAL means a vehicle which is, or was originally designed to travel or to be transported on a highway and constructed or equipped to be used as temporary living or sleeping quarter by travellers, or a vehicle which is designed as a recreation conveyance on or off the highway and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes a trailer, travel trailer, tent trailer, coach, camper, motor home but not a mobile home. WATERCOURSE means any natural or man-made depression with well-defined banks and a bed 0.6 metres or more below the surrounding land serving to give direction to a current of water at least six months of the year or having a drainage area of two square kilometres upstream of the point of consideration. 15 YARD means the outdoor area of a parcel adjacent to a building or structure extending from an exterior wall of the building or structure to a parcel line. YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE means a side yard where the side parcel line abuts a highway or a lane. YARD, FRONT means a yard extending across the full width of the parcel from the front parcel line to the exterior wall of a building or structure, measured at right angles to the front parcel line, excluding eaves, fireplaces and chimneys not projecting more than 0.6 m (2 ft) and uncovered steps that do not exceed 1.5 m (5 ft). YARD, INTERIOR SIDE means a side yard where the side parcel line abuts another parcel. YARD, REAR means a yard extending across the full width of the parcel from the rear parcel line to the exterior wall of a building or structure, measured at right angles to the rear parcel line, excluding eaves, fireplaces and chimneys not projecting more than 0.6 m (2 ft) and uncovered steps that do not exceed 1.5 m (5 ft). YARD, SIDE means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and lying between the side parcel line and the exterior wall of a building or structure measured at right angles to the side parcel line, excluding eaves, fireplaces and chimneys not projecting more than 0.6 m (2 ft) and uncovered steps that do not exceed 1.5 m (5 ft). Defined terms are underlined in this Bylaw for convenience purposes only, and the above definitions apply whether a term is underlined or not. 16 SECTION 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS CONFORMITY OF USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 4.01 (1) Within the area to which this Bylaw applies, no person shall use or permit any building, structure or land to be used or occupied or any building or structure or part thereof to be erected, moved, altered or enlarged unless in conformity with this Bylaw and any other relevant Bylaws of the City of Kimberley and provisions of the Municipal Act. CONDITIONS WHERE A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED 4.01A (1) Development Permits are not required under the following conditions: (a) Development permits are not required within the specified development permit areas for internal alterations that do not affect the outer appearance of the building. (b) Development permits are not required for the construction of, or addition to, or alteration of a single unit dwelling or duplex dwelling (c) At the discretion of the City, development permits applications may be exempt at the time of subdivision for all Development Permit Areas designated in Official Community Plan Bylaw 2233, 2005 except for Development Permit Area #7 Canadian Mountain Cabins; Development Permit Area #8 Environmental Protection; Development Permit Area #9 Wildfire Hazard Areas; and Development Permit Area #12 Townsite. Development Permit Applications that have been exempted at the time of subdivision will be required prior to Building Permit approval. (d) At the discretion of the City, development permit applications may be exempt at time of subdivision for minor boundary adjustments or lot consolidations. (Amnd 21 Bylaw 2258) USE OF EXISTING PARCELS 4.02 (1) Parcels existing at the time of the effective date of this Bylaw which do not conform with the parcel area requirements of this Bylaw may be used for any of the uses permitted in the zone in which they are located unless otherwise provided for in Section 7, provided all other regulations of this Bylaw are complied with. 17 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES IN ALL ZONES 4.03 (1) parks and public utility uses are permitted in all zones. PROHIBITED USES IN ALL ZONES 4.04 (1) Intensive agriculture use is prohibited in all zones other than those which contain land that is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and subject to regulations of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, the Municipal Act, and regulations under those Acts. (2) The repair of vehicles or storage of derelict vehicles is prohibited in all zones. VILLAGE DENSITY REGULATIONS 4.05 (1) For the purpose of calculating density in any RHA-1 and LA Zone, the gross floor areas of a use situated in or forming part of a resort hotel, including entertainment facilities, restaurants, kitchens, food preparation areas, personal services, conference use, indoor recreation, retail, and offices, whether or not permitted or customarily incidental to a resort hotel, shall be calculated as commercial floor area. (Amnd 37 Bylaw 2712) (2) Wherever density in a RHA-1 or a LA zone is regulated by gross floor area per parcel and provides that such gross floor area may consist of both a tourist accommodation floor area and commercial floor area then in all such cases the commercial floor area may be increased or decreased up to ten percent (10%) of that permitted provided that the tourist accommodation floor area is similarly reduced or increased and provided that the total gross floor area of all uses shall not be increased. (3) (deleted Amnd 37 Bylaw 2712) GARBAGE STORAGE & COLLECTION STANDARDS 4.06 (1) Garbage Storage and Collection Standards (a) All buildings in resort zones other than RRS, RTA-1 and RTA-2 shall provide adequate provision for enclosed storage and recycling of garbage. (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) (b) The minimum inside dimensions of this space shall be not less than 3.0 metres wide and 1.8 metres deep and 2.4 metres high. (c) Clear and unobstructed access shall be maintained for garbage collection and in no case shall the access be blocked with a parking or loading space. 18 HOME BASED BUSINESSES 4.07 (1) A home based business, where permitted by this Bylaw, shall be in compliance with the following: (a) It shall produce no offensive noise, traffic, vibration, smoke, dust, odour, glare or electrical interference. (b) It shall be carried on wholly within the dwelling unit or within an accessory building. (c) There shall be no exterior indication of the home based business either by stored material, displays, floodlighting or otherwise, or by any variation from the residential character of the dwelling unit or accessory building, provided, however, that such business may have one unilluminated name plate not exceeding 0.2 m2 (2 sq. ft.) in area placed within, or flat against the dwelling unit or accessory building and that the name plate be permitted to include the name of the home based business as well as that of the Business Licence holder. (d) Parking for a home based business shall not be located in the required front yard, except on a driveway or area which is designed and paved for parking. (e) Materials and commodities shall not be delivered to or from the dwelling in such bulk or quantity as to require in the cumulative, more than weekly delivery by a commercial vehicle or trailer. (f) Only sales of products or goods produced or fabricated on the parcel shall be permitted. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 4.08 (1) No person shall erect an accessory building or structure on any parcel unless the principal building or structure to which the accessory building is an incidental use has been erected or will be erected simultaneously with the accessory building or structure. (2) Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building, it shall be considered part of the principal building. (3), (4), (5) and (6) [deleted (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39)] 19 SITING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 4.09 (1) The construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving or extension of buildings and structures shall be in conformity with the regulations for siting of buildings and structures specified in this Bylaw. (2) Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, no building, structure, or any part thereof shall be constructed, reconstructed, moved or extended within 15 metres of the natural boundary of any watercourse. (3) The following features are permitted in yard areas: (a) Eaves, gutters, cornices, sills, bay windows, belt courses, chimneys, heating or ventilating equipment provided such projections do not project more than 1 metre, measured horizontally, into required yard area; (b) Unenclosed stairwells, balconies, porches, canopies and sunshades, provided such projections do not project more than: (i) 1.5 metres into required front and side yard; and (ii) 2 metres into required rear yard; (Amnd 12 Bylaw 2135) (c) Free standing light poles, warning devices, antennae, satellite dishes, masts, utility poles, wires, public utilities, flag poles, signs, and sign structures provided that the location and design thereof is not prohibited under any Bylaw or regulation of the City of Kimberley. (d) Landscape features including planters, stairs, walkways, decks and decorative walls, provided such features are not greater than 0.6 metres in height. (Bylaw 2774 Amnd 40) RETAINING WALLS 4.09A (1) The exposed face of any retaining wall shall not exceed 2 metres. (2) Tiered retaining walls must have a 1.5 metre planting ledge between walls to be planted with vegetation to reduce visual impacts. (3) Section 4.09A (1) and 4.09A (2) does not apply to stacked rock walls having a slope less than 45 percent. (a) The continuous height of any rock stack wall should not exceed 5 metres, or 10 metres when tiered. (i) Where the height exceeds 5 metres, a planting ledge with a maximum width of 3 metres must be provided. 20 (b) Rocks used in rock stack walls that have not been designed by a Professional Engineer shall adhere to the rock stack retaining wall guidelines established in the steep slope development guidelines. (Bylaw 2774 Amnd 40) RELAXATION OF SITING LIMITATIONS 4.10 (1) In the RRS, RTA-1, RTA-2, TB and TP zones, an accessory or attached building for garage or carport use may be set back a minimum of 5 metres from the front parcel line. (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) (2) In the RRS zones, RTA-1, RTA-2 and TB-1 zones, if the average slope over a distance of 10 metres from, and perpendicular to, the front parcel line or the edge of pavement of the road fronting the parcel, is 20% or more, an auxiliary building for garage or carport use may be located a minimum of 2 metres from the front parcel line, provided that the accessory building is no more than 3.5 metres in height. (3) The interior yard requirements of this Bylaw do not apply to strata lots other than the lots within a bare land strata plan. VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS 4.11 (1) No person shall obstruct vision at an intersection on corner parcels by buildings, structures, fences, landscaping or other objects in excess of 1.0 m (3.2 ft.) in height within a triangular area bounded by the two parcel lines adjacent to the highways, excluding lanes, and a straight line joining each parcel line at the following distances from their points of intersection as shown in the diagram below: in the RHA and LA zones : 3.0 metres (9.9 ft.) in all other zones : 6.0 metres (19.6 ft.) CALCULATION OF HEIGHT 4.12 (1) The overall mean level of a roof shall be established as follows: (a) calculate the area of each plane within the roof (in plain view) as a percentage of the area of the entire roof; (b) multiply the mean height of each plane by its percentage of the overall roof area; and (c) add together the weighted averages of the heights of the roof planes to establish the overall mean level of the roof. (2) Despite the definition of height in Section 3, where the elevation of the highway servicing the parcel is above the average elevation of the grade of the subject parcel, the maximum permissible building height may be increased by the 21 difference in ground elevation between the highway and grade of that face of the building that fronts onto the highway to a maximum increase of 3 metres. RELAXATION OF BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITATIONS 4.13 (1) The following building appurtenances of a greater height than otherwise permitted in a zone are permitted provided the appurtenances of a greater height than otherwise permitted provided the appurtenances do not, in the aggregate, cover more than 10 percent of the total roof area of a building and the combined height of a building and appurtenance does not exceed 1.2 times the maximum permitted height of the building in that zone: (a) domes and cupolas; (b) monuments; (c) chimneys; (d) spires; (e) antennae and masts and satellite receivers; (f) solar energy devices and associated mechanical components on buildings (g) mechanical appurtenances, provided they are adequately screened from view; and items similar to the above. (Bylaw 2774 Amnd 40) 22 FENCING 4.14 (1) General Provisions (a) Barbed or electrified wire shall not be used as a fencing material in any zone. (b) All fencing shall be maintained in good condition at all times. (c) Maximum height restrictions do not apply to open mesh and chain link fences erected to enclose cemeteries, sports fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, park, public utility uses, and municipal facilities. (2) Regulations for all Zones (a) The height of a fence on top of a retaining wall at a property line, or within 1.2m of a property line, shall not exceed the maximum height prescribed for the particular yard and zone when measured from grade on the high side of the retaining wall. (b) The height of a fence on top of a berm, wherever located on a parcel, must not exceed the maximum height prescribed for the particular yard and zone when measured from the natural ground level prior to establishment of the berm. (c) The maximum height of a fence in all yards shall be 2.15 metres (7 ft). (Bylaw 2794 Amnd 41) SUBDIVISION OF DUPLEX DWELLINGS 4.15 (1) Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, a duplex dwelling may be subdivided into two strata lots under the Condominium Act, in accordance with this section. (2) When a duplex dwelling is located on two bare land strata lots, the parcel area, useable site area and frontage of each bare land strata lot shall be at least on half of the minimum required for a duplex dwelling parcel in the applicable zone. There shall be no interior side yard regulations where the duplex units adjoin. Only one dwelling unit shall be located on a bare land strata lot which has an area less then the parcel area required for a duplex dwelling in that zone. (3) When a duplex dwelling is subdivided into two strata lots which are not bare and strata lots, the provisions of this Bylaw relating to parcel areas and the size, shape and siting of the buildings shall apply to the land within the strata plan as though 23 the land had not been subdivided, subject to Section 4.13. FRONTAGE DETERMINATION 4.16 (1) The front parcel line for any parcel having more than one boundary on a highway shall be: (a) The shortest boundary of a corner parcel abutting on a highway; and (b) Where the highway boundaries of a corner parcel are equal in length, the front parcel line is that boundary between the parcel and highway from which it derives its City address. SECTION 5 PARCEL AREA REQUIREMENTS PARCEL AREA 5.01 (1) The parcel area requirements in Section 4 of this Bylaw shall not apply to: (a) public utility uses; (b) parks. 24 SECTION 6 PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AND LOADING SPACES 6.01 (1) All parking and loading spaces required to be provided under this Section shall be kept available at all times for vehicles operated by persons who are occupying, using or providing services to the use, building or structure for which the parking is required. (2) Parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following Table. Column I classifies the use, Columns II, III, and IV set out the number of parking and loading spaces that are to be provided. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS In this Bylaw, the following parking and loading regulations shall apply: COLUMN I Type of Use COLUMN II Required Parking COLUMN III Required Bus Parking COLUMN IV Required Loading Conference Use the greater of 1 space per 50 fixed seats or 4 spaces per 100 square metres of gross floor area used for public assembly, except where such a facility is located within 400 metres of a day skier parking lot 0 spaces for the first 500 square metres, 1 space for each additional 1000 square metres of gross floor area 1 space per 3,000 square metres of gross floor area Bed & Breakfast 2 spaces for the bed and breakfast operator or the secondary suite plus 0.75 spaces per guest room none required none required commercial uses including Retail, personal service, Restaurants, premises or portions thereof licensed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages 1 space per 30 square metres of gross floor area of commercial use (amnd 17-2201) none required 1 space per 1,400 square metres of gross floor area Dwelling unit (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) 1 space per dwelling unit None required None required 25 COLUMN I Type of Use COLUMN II Required Parking COLUMN III Required Bus Parking COLUMN IV Required Loading golf courses 125 spaces for an 18 hole course 1 space per 9 holes none required indoor recreation 2 spaces per 100 square metres of gross floor area 1 space per 1500 square metres of gross floor area none required hostel 1 space per 15 square metres of floor area used for sleeping accommodation none required none required locked off lodge room 0.75 spaces per locked- off lodge room (Amnd 2- 2029) pension 2 covered or enclosed spaces for the pension operator or the secondary suite plus 0.75 spaces per sleeping unit or guest room none required none required Ski Hill one (1) space for three (3) skiers of comfortable carrying capacity less off-street parking spaces for tourist accommodation within 400 metres (1312.34 ft.) of any lift terminal one (1) space for every six hundred (600) skiers of comfortable carrying capacity none required tourist accommodation, resort hotel (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) but excluding related commercial service uses for: 0-100 sleeping units or guest rooms 0.75 spaces per guest room and 1 space per sleeping unit 1 space (in addition to any other required loading) 101-200 sleeping units or guest rooms 0.65 spaces per guest room and 0.90 spaces per sleeping unit 1 space (in addition to any other required loading) 201+ sleeping units or guest rooms 0.55 spaces per guest room and 0.80 spaces per sleeping unit 1 space (in addition to any other required loading) 26 COLUMN I Type of Use COLUMN II Required Parking COLUMN III Required Bus Parking COLUMN IV Required Loading tourist accommodation, resort hotel containing dwelling units but excluding related commercial uses (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) 1 space per 55 square metres of gross floor area in each dwelling unit plus 0.5 space for every additional 40 square metres of gross floor area or part thereof within each unit to a maximum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit none required for the first 50 dwelling units, 1 space for each additional 100 dwelling units 1 space (in addition to any other required loading) (3) If a use is not specifically mentioned in Column I of the above Table, then the number of parking and loading spaces required shall be calculated on the basis of the most similar use that is listed in the Table. (4) Where a calculation of the total required parking or loading spaces results in a fractional number of 0.5 or greater, the required number of spaces shall be rounded to the next highest number, and in no case shall less than 1 space be provided. (5) If a building or structure contains more than one use or provides collective parking for more than one class of building or use, the total number of spaces shall be the sum of the various classes of uses calculated separately, and except as permitted in this section, a space required for one use shall not be included in the requirement for any other use. (6) Adequate provision shall be made for vehicles to gain access from a highway to all parking and loading spaces by means of an unobstructed manoeuvring aisle except where tandem parking is permitted. (7) Except in the RRS, RTA-1, RTA-2 (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) and TB-1 zones, all manoeuvring required to gain access to a parking or loading space shall occur within the parcel on which the parking or loading space shall occur within the parcel on which the parking or loading is located so that it is not necessary for vehicles to back into any street or public right-of-way. (8) For single unit dwellings and duplex dwellings (Amnd 27 Bylaw 2276) a maximum of one required off-street parking space per dwelling unit which requires three or more off-street parking spaces may be provided as a tandem parking space. (9) Commercial and day skier parking lots shall be required to provide landscaping, low profile concrete curbs or other barriers to ensure vehicular movement only from authorized points and to completely restrict the vehicles within the site. 27 LOCATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES AND OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES 6.02 (1) All required off-street parking spaces and loading spaces shall be provided on the parcel on which the use is located. (2) Commercial Parking Lot (a) Commercial parking for the RHA and LA zones is to be located on designated parking areas provided that: (i) the required off-street parking spaces are located no further than 150 m (492 ft.) from the use, building or structure that the off-street parking spaces are intended to serve; (ii) use of all off-street parking spaces for commercial uses must be limited to three (3) hours. (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) (3) No portion of an off-street loading space shall be located within 7.5 m (25 ft.) of the intersection of two highways. (4) When a building is enlarged, altered, or a change in use occurs which requires a greater number of parking or loading spaces, the additional parking or loading spaces required under the provisions of this division shall be provided. In addition, any spaces removed due to the enlargement or alteration shall be replaced. (5) In the RRM-1, RTA-4 and RTA-5 zones (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029), not more than 50 percent of yard areas shall be used for parking spaces and driveways but in no case shall any parking space be located within 1.5 metres of a parcel boundary. (6) In all other zones except for RHA and LA zones, no parking space shall be located within 1.5 metres of a parcel boundary. (7) Each parcel zoned RRS, RTA-1, RTA-2 (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) or TB-1 shall have no more than 5 parking spaces and no more than one driveway connecting to a public street and this driveway shall be no wider than 4 metres for a distance of at least 1.5 metres from the parcel line. (8) Parking, loading or bus parking required for ski lifts shall be located no farther than 400 metres from the lift for which it is required. USE AND CONDITION OF OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AREAS 6.03 (1) Required off-street parking spaces, off-street bus parking and loading and off-street loading spaces shall not be used for driveways, or for the display, sales or storage of goods. (2) An owner or occupier who provides a greater number of off-street parking spaces or off-street loading spaces than this Bylaw requires shall construct and maintain 28 the extra off-street parking or loading spaces in accordance with the requirements of this Bylaw. SIZE OF OFF-STREET UNCOVERED PARKING SPACES AND OFF-STREET UNCOVERED LOADING SPACES AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 6.04 (1) For parking lots containing four (4) or more required off-street parking spaces in residential zones, and for all off-street parking areas in all other zones: (a) except for landscaped areas, all off-street parking areas and off-street loading areas shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete paving stones; (b) off-street parking areas shall be graded and surfaced to prevent surface water from ponding or draining onto adjacent parcels or highways, unless a drainage plan has been approved by the City of Kimberley pursuant to the City of Kimberley's servicing requirements, which directs surface water along channels constructed for the purpose of carrying surface water to a storm sewer outfall; (c) off-street parking areas shall be provided with curbs or wheel stops which prevent vehicles from obstructing pedestrian walkways or damaging landscaping. (2) All off-street parking spaces and off-street loading spaces shall be maintained in a dust free condition. (3) Marking (a) Each parking and loading space shall be permanently delineated with white or yellow paint. (4) Lighting All parking areas shall be illuminated with: (a) average illumination levels of 8 Lux with a uniformity ratio (average level to minimum level) of 3.1; (b) luminaries situated in such a way so as not to directly throw light into streets, lanes, or adjacent properties; and (c) a photocell or equivalent switch that will activate the lighting system when ambient light levels are 8 Lux or less. (5) Drainage and Snow Storage (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) (a) Drainage from all parking areas shall be provided to the City of Kimberley standard for roadways. (b) A designated snow storage area shall be provided for all surface parking lots. (6) General Landscape Requirements at Site Periphery (a) All uncovered surface parking areas shall be landscaped except for points 29 of access at street property lines, a continuous landscape strip shall be provided having a minimum width of 1.5 metres. All plant materials and installation to be to BCSLA/BCNTA standards. (7) Signage (a) All entrances and exits of parking lots serving commercial uses shall be clearly defined, marked or signed. (8) All off-street parking spaces, off street bus parking, off-street loading spaces, driveways, and manoeuvring aisles for other than single and duplex dwellings shall have a maximum slope in any direction of 8%. (9) The minimum dimensions for off-street parking spaces shall be as follows: Width In Vertical Width In Metres When Length In Clearance Type of Space Metres Abutting a Wall Metres In Metres Standard 2.7 3.0 5.5 2.0 Disabled 3.7 4.0 5.5 2.0 Parallel-Standard 2.7 3.0 7.0 2.0 Loading 3.5 3.8 9.0 4.0 (10) Visitor Parking (a) Every parcel in the RRM-1 zone; RTA-3; RTA-4; and RTA-5 zones (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) shall provide a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the required parking as visitor parking and such spaces shall be marked with a sign identifying them as such. (11) Bus Parking (a) A bus parking space shall not be less than 3.8 metres in width, 12.5 metres in length and have a vertical clearance of 4.0 metres. (12) Parking and Loading Plan (a) A plan shall be submitted with all development permit and building permit applications showing all required parking and loading spaces, location of all public and private roads, snow storage areas, drainage, paving or surfacing, markings, circulation areas, landscape areas and all works and services required under the City of Kimberley Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 2015 as amended or replaced. 30 UNCOVERED PARKING LOT LAYOUT AND MANOEUVRING AISLES 6.05 (1) Unobstructed access to and from off-street parking spaces shall be provided by means of a manoeuvring aisle, designed in single-loaded or double-loaded modules in accordance with the angled parking arrangements shown in the following Table: A = Parking Angle in Degrees W = Minimum Manoeuvring Aisle Width L = Minimum Projected Length of a Space M = Minimum Width of a module, which applies only to double-loaded aisle design (W) Minimum (M) Minimum Manoeuvring (L) Minimum Module Aisle Width Projected Length Width (A) Parking Angle in Degrees In Metres In Metres In Metres___ 90o, one way traffic 5.8 5.8 17.4 90o, two way traffic 7.3 5.8 18.9 60o, one way traffic 5.5 6.4 18.2 45o, one way traffic 3.9 6.0 15.9 30o, one way traffic 3.4 5.4 13.8 Parallel, one way traffic 3.7 - - Parallel, two way traffic 7.4 - - provided that where: (a) an aisle provides access to off-street parking spaces set at different angles, on one or both sides of the aisle, the widest required minimum aisle width shall be provided; (b) angled off-street parking is provided on one side of a two-way traffic aisle, the minimum manoeuvring aisle width (w) shall be 7.5 metres (25 ft.). COVERED PARKING AND LOADING SPACES 6.06 (1) A parking space which has a roof or other structure above it shall: (a) be not less than 2.4 metres in width and 5.5 metres in length; and (b) have a minimum vertical clearance of 2.13 metres. (2) parking spaces for compact automobiles may comprise up to 20 percent of the parking spaces required for a building or use and shall: (a) be not less than 2.25 metres in width and 4.5 metres in length; (b) have a minimum vertical clearance of 2.13 metres; 31 (c) be grouped together in a separate parking area with a sign identifying parking for compact automobiles only; and (d) have a roof or other structure above. (3) A loading space shall: (a) be not less than 3 metres in width and 9 metres in length; and (b) have a minimum vertical clearance of 4 metres. (4) Any parking space which has a roof or other structure above it shall comply with the Table set forth in Section 6.05 under the columns designated "(W) Minimum Manoeuvring Aisle Width in Metres". (5) Despite subsections 6.06 (1)(a) and 6.06 (2)(a), if a parking space abuts a fence, wall or other obstruction on one or both sides, the minimum unobstructed width of the parking space shall be 3 metres. (6) Despite subsection 6.06 (1)(a),(2)(a)and (5), if any of the required parking spaces are enclosed within an accessory building or attached garage, the minimum parking space must not be less than 3.65 metres in width and 6 metres in length. (Amnd 21 Bylaw 2258) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR DISABLED PERSONS 6.07 (1) In addition to the requirements of the B.C. Building Code, all off-street parking areas containing more than ten (10), but fewer than fifty-one (51) off-street parking spaces shall include a minimum of one (1) of the required off-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities. (2) Off-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities shall be provided as close to the main entrance(s) to the principal building as possible, and marked with a sign identifying each space reserved for such parking. (3) All spaces for disabled persons shall be a minimum width of 3.7 metres and a minimum length of 6.1 metres. DRIVEWAY GRADIENTS 6.08 (1) The maximum permitted gradient of a driveway shall not exceed 8 percent within a distance of 3 metres from the edge of pavement of a City or private roadway or from the existing ditch, or ditch required under City regulations, whichever distance is greater. (2) The maximum permitted average gradient of a driveway to a building containing two or fewer dwelling units shall not exceed 12 percent. 32 (3) The maximum permitted gradient for all uncovered parking areas is 5 percent. (Amnd 21 Bylaw 2258) REQUIRED BICYCLE PARKING 6.09 (1) The number of bicycle parking spaces required for a use, building or structure shall be calculated according to the table below: Building or Use Required Bicycle Parking Spaces Residential or Commercial zoned parcel containing two or more dwelling units 1 space per dwelling unit 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit greater than 50m2 2 spaces per dwelling unit greater than 90m2 (Bylaw 2774 Amnd 40) (2) Bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of 0.6m in width, a minimum of 1.8m in length and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 2m. (3) Bicycle spaces shall be located: (i) close to the main entrance of the building for which the bicycle spaces are provided, (ii) close to elevators or parking entry if they are located within a parking structure, (iii) so as not to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movement, and (iv) outside any vehicle parking spaces, loading areas, fire zones or other areas where unobstructed access is required. (4) Bicycle spaces shall be arranged to ensure the safe and convenient circulation of bicycles. (5) Bicycle spaces for residents shall be provided in the form of a secured waterproof bicycle locker, secured bicycle room, or other secured area within a building, complete with bicycle racks. (6) Secured bicycle storage areas shall be separated from garbage storage space, recycling storage space and other storage areas. (7) All required bicycle parking shall be provided on the parcel on which the use is located. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) 33 SECTION 7 ZONES ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES 7.01 (1) For the purposes of this Bylaw, the City of Kimberley is hereby divided into the following Alpine Resort Zones: Zone Title Short Title Resort Hotel Accommodation One RHA-1 Lodge Accommodation One LA-1 Lodge Accommodation Two LA-2 Lodge Accommodation Three LA-3 Lodge Accommodation Four LA-4 Lodge Accommodation Five LA-5 Lodge Accommodation Six LA-6 Lodge Accommodation Seven LA-7 Resort Residential Standard Zone (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) RRS Resort Residential Standard TA Zone (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) RRSTA (RRS-1 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) (RRS-2 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) Resort Residential Multiple One RRM-1 (RTA-1 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) (RTA-2 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) Residential Tourist Accommodation Three RTA-3 Residential Tourist Accommodation Four RTA-4 (RTA-5Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) Residential Tourist Accommodation Six (Bylaw 2185 Amnd 15) RTA-6 Residential Tourist Accommodation Seven (Bylaw 2268 Amnd 25) RTA-7 (RTA-8 Deleted, Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) Residential Tourist Accommodation Nine (Bylaw 2298 Amnd 29) RTA-9 Zone Title Short Title Hostel One H-1 Alpine Village Parking One AVP-1 Tourist Pension One TP-1 Tourist Pension Two TP-2 Tourist Bed and Breakfast One TB-1 Conference Recreation One CR-1 Leisure Park One LP-1 Leisure Recreation One LR-1 34 ZONE BOUNDARIES AND MAP 7.02 (1) The location and spatial extent of zones established by this Bylaw are as shown on the attached Schedule "A" which is incorporated in and forms part of this Bylaw. (2) Where a zone boundary is shown as following a highway or creek, the centre line of such highway or creek shall be the zone boundary. (3) Where a zone boundary does not follow a legally defined line and where distances are not specifically indicated, the location of the boundary shall be determined by scaling from the zoning maps. (4) If a highway is closed, the land formerly comprising the highway shall be included within the zone of the adjoining land on either side of the closed highway. If the highway was a zone boundary between two or more different zones, the new zone boundary shall be the former centre line of the closed highway. 35 RESORT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ONE ZONE: RHA-1 7.03 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a resort hotel and a mix of commercial uses in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the RHA-1 Zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) resort hotel; (b) indoor recreation; (c) restaurant, excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant; and (d) retail; (e) office; (f) personal services; (3) Permitted Accessory Uses Accessory uses to a permitted use. (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 8,141 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 7,110 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all commercial uses shall not exceed 1,031 square metres. (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 13.5 metres or 4.0 storeys. (6) Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RHA-1 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (b) tourist accommodation is not permitted on the ground floor adjacent to the pedestrian mall. 36 LODGE ACCOMMODATION ONE ZONE: LA-1 7.04 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a mixture of commercial uses and tourist accommodation facilities in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the LA-1 Zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) resort hotel; (b) personal service; (c) office; (d) restaurant, excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant; (e) retail; (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (3) Permitted Accessory Uses Accessory uses to a permitted use. Tourist accommodation (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 4,700 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 2,700 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all commercial uses shall not exceed 2000 square metres.(Bylaw 2046) (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 12 metres or 3.5 storeys. (6) Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the LA-1 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (b) tourist accommodation is not permitted on the ground floor adjacent to the pedestrian mall. 37 LODGE ACCOMMODATION TWO ZONE: LA-2 7.05 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a mixture of commercial uses and tourist accommodation facilities in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the LA-2 Zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) resort hotel; (b) personal service; (c) office; (d) restaurant, excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant; (e) retail; (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (3) Permitted Accessory Uses Accessory uses to a permitted use. (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 5,060 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 4,410 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all commercial uses shall not exceed 650 square metres. (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 12 metres or 3.5 storeys. (6) Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the LA-2 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (b) tourist accommodation is not permitted on the ground floor adjacent to the pedestrian mall. 38 LODGE ACCOMMODATION THREE ZONE: LA-3 7.06 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a mixture of commercial uses and tourist accommodation facilities in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the LA-3 Zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) resort hotel; (b) personal service; (c) office; (d) restaurant, excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant; (e) retail; (f) tourist accommodation. (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (3) Permitted Accessory Uses Accessory uses to a permitted use. (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 4,403 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 4,050 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all commercial uses shall not exceed 353 square metres. (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 12 metres or 3.5 storeys. (6) Other Regulations All persons carrying out a use permitted in the LA-3 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. 39 LODGE ACCOMMODATION FOUR ZONE: LA-4 7.07 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a mixture of commercial uses and tourist accommodation facilities in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the LA-4 Zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) resort hotel; (b) personal service; (c) office; (d) restaurant, excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant; (e) retail; (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (3) Permitted Accessory Uses Accessory uses to a permitted use. (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 3,677 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 3,010 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all commercial uses shall not exceed 667 square metres. (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 12 metres or 3.5 storeys. Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the LA-4 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (b) tourist accommodation is not permitted on the ground floor adjacent to the pedestrian mall. 40 LODGE ACCOMMODATION FIVE ZONE: LA-5 7.08 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a mixture of commercial uses and tourist accommodation facilities in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the LA-5 Zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) resort hotel; (b) personal service; (c) office; (d) restaurant, excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant; (e) retail; (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (3) Permitted Accessory Uses Accessory uses to a permitted use. (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 3,344 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 2,790 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all commercial uses shall not exceed 554 square metres. (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 12 metres or 3.5 storeys. (6) Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the LA-5 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (b) tourist accommodation is not permitted on the ground floor adjacent to the pedestrian mall. 41 LODGE ACCOMMODATION SIX ZONE: LA-6 7.09 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a mixture of commercial uses and tourist accommodation facilities in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the LA-6 Zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) resort hotel; (b) personal service; (c) office; (d) restaurant, excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant; (e) retail; (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (3) Permitted Accessory Uses Accessory uses to a permitted use. (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 6,532 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 5,850 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all commercial uses shall not exceed 682 square metres. (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 12 metres or 3.5 storeys. (6) Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the LA-6 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (b) tourist accommodation is not permitted on the ground floor adjacent to the pedestrian mall. 42 LODGE ACCOMMODATION SEVEN ZONE: LA-7 7.10 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a mixture of commercial uses and tourist accommodation facilities in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the LA-7 Zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) resort hotel; (b) personal service; (c) office; (d) restaurant, excluding a drive-in or drive-through restaurant; (e) retail; (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, a resort hotel unit in this zone may be used for intermittent residential use by the unit owner when such units are not occupied for the temporary lodging of the general public or tourist accommodation. (Amnd 35 Bylaw 2546) (b) Tourist accommodation (Amnd 37, Bylaw 2712) (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 8630 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 6,530 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all commercial uses shall not exceed 2100 square metres. (Amnd 19 Bylaw 2225) (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 14 metres or 4.5 storeys to a maximum roof peak elevation of 16.6 metres above grade. (Amnd 19 Bylaw 2225) (6) Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the LA-7 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. 43 RESORT RESIDENTIAL STANDARD ZONE: RRS 7.11 (1) Intent The regulations for this zone are intended to accommodate a wide range of housing types and sizes to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality on the Kimberley Alpine Resort lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses (a) single unit dwelling; (b) duplex dwelling; (c) multiple unit dwelling. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) accessory dwelling unit; (b) secondary suite; (c) home based business; (d) accessory buildings and structures. (4) Parcel Area and Dimensions (a) Minimum Parcel Area: 275 m2 (2,960 ft.2); (b) Minimum front parcel line: 7.5 m (24.6 ft.), except that in the bulb of a cul-de-sac, the minimum front parcel line is 6 m (19.7 ft.); (c) A parcel may be subdivided along a common wall of a duplex dwelling or townhouse provided each minimum parcel area is 150m2 (1,615 ft.2); (d) where a parcel with a duplex dwelling or townhouse is subdivided along a common wall, the minimum front parcel line of each parcel is 6m (19.7 ft.). (5) Density (a) Maximum number of principal buildings: one single unit dwelling, one duplex dwelling or one multiple unit dwelling; (b) Maximum floor space ratio for a parcel containing only a single dwelling unit is 0.5; (c) Maximum floor space ratio for a parcel containing two dwelling units is 0.6; (d) Maximum floor space ratio for a parcel containing three dwelling units is 1.0; (e) Maximum floor space ratio for a parcel containing four or more dwelling units is 2.0; (f) A parcel with a multiple unit dwelling must not contain more than six principal dwelling units, except: (i) where a housing agreement is established under Section 483 of the Local Government Act designating at least 25% of the units as affordable housing using criteria based on the Kimberley Housing Needs Assessment; and (ii) where a housing agreement is established, a multiple unit building must not contain more than ten dwelling units; (g) A parcel containing a principal dwelling unit must not contain more than one secondary suite and one accessory dwelling unit. 44 (6) Siting (a) No person shall site a principal building which has: (i) a front yard less than 2m (6.6 ft.); (ii) a rear yard less than 2m (6.6 ft); (iii) a side yard less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.); (b) Side yard requirements do not apply to the parcel line along which a common wall is located; (c) No person shall site an accessory building or structure which has: (i) a front yard less than 1.5m (5 ft.); (ii) a rear yard less than 1.5 m (5 ft.); (iii) a side yard less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.); (d) Accessory dwelling units must not be sited on a separate parcel from the principal building. (7) Size and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures (a) Maximum site coverage for a parcel containing: (i) one dwelling unit is 0.4; (ii) two dwelling units is 0.5; (iii) three dwelling units is 0.6; (iv) four or more dwelling units is 0.65; (b) Maximum height of a single unit dwelling or duplex dwelling: 7.6m (25 ft.); (c) Maximum height of a multiple unit dwelling: 10.7m (35ft.); (d) Maximum height of an accessory building or structure containing an accessory dwelling unit: 6m (19.7 ft.); (e) Maximum height of an accessory building or structure which does not contain an accessory dwelling unit: 4.5m (15 ft.). (8) Design Regulations (a) A minimum of 20% of the total surface area of a parcel, excluding patios, decks, driveways, and parking areas, must be landscaped and maintained in a permeable state; (b) Each dwelling unit must have a minimum outdoor amenity area of 3.0 m2; (c) Where outdoor amenity area is provided as common space, the outdoor amenity area must: (i) be available to all residents of the development; (ii) not be less than 3 m2 per dwelling unit. (9) Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RRS zone must comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) 45 RESORT RESIDENTIAL STANDARD TOURIST ACCOMMODATION ZONE: RRSTA 7.12 (1) Intent The regulations for this zone are intended to accommodate a wide range of housing types and sizes to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality on the Kimberley Alpine Resort lands, with limited provision for tourist accommodation. (2) Permitted Principal Uses (a) single unit dwelling; (b) duplex dwelling; (c) multiple unit dwelling. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) accessory dwelling unit; (b) secondary suite; (c) home based business; (d) bed and breakfast, as an accessory use to the principal dwelling unit of a single unit dwelling; (e) tourist accommodation, as an accessory use to the principal dwelling unit of a single unit dwelling; (f) accessory buildings and structures. (4) Parcel Area and Dimensions (a) Minimum Parcel Area: 275 m2 (2,960 ft.2); (b) Minimum front parcel line: 7.5 m (24.6 ft.), except that in the bulb of a cul-de-sac, the minimum front parcel line is 6 m (19.7 ft.); (c) A parcel may be subdivided along a common wall of a duplex dwelling or townhouse provided each minimum parcel area is 150m2 (1,615 ft.2); (d) where a parcel with a duplex dwelling or townhouse is subdivided along a common wall, the minimum front parcel line of each parcel is 6m (19.7 ft.). (5) Density (a) Maximum number of principal buildings: one single unit dwelling, one duplex dwelling or one multiple unit dwelling; (b) Maximum floor space ratio for a parcel containing only a single dwelling unit is 0.5; (c) Maximum floor space ratio for a parcel containing two dwelling units is 0.6; (d) Maximum floor space ratio for a parcel containing three dwelling units is 1.0; (e) Maximum floor space ratio for a parcel containing four or more dwelling units is 2.0; (f) A parcel with a multiple unit dwelling must not contain more than six principal dwelling units, except: (i) where a housing agreement is established under Section 483 of the Local Government Act designating at least 25% of the units as affordable housing using criteria based on the Kimberley Housing Needs Assessment; and (ii) where a housing agreement is established, a multiple unit building must not contain more than ten dwelling units; 46 (g) A parcel containing a principal dwelling unit must not contain more than one secondary suite and one accessory dwelling unit. (6) Siting (a) No person shall site a principal building which has: (i) a front yard less than 2m (6.6 ft.); (ii) a rear yard less than 2m (6.6 ft); (iii) a side yard less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.); (b) Side yard requirements do not apply to the parcel line along which a common wall is located; (c) No person shall site an accessory building or structure which has: (i) a front yard less than 1.5m (5 ft.); (ii) a rear yard less than 1.5 m (5 ft.); (iii) a side yard less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.); (d) Accessory dwelling units must not be sited on a separate parcel from the principal building. (7) Size and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures (a) Maximum site coverage for a parcel containing: (i) one dwelling unit is 0.4; (ii) two dwelling units is 0.5; (iii) three dwelling units is 0.60; (iv) four or more dwelling units is 0.65; (b) Maximum height of a single unit dwelling or duplex dwelling: 7.6m (25 ft.); (c) Maximum height of a multiple unit dwelling: 10.7m (35ft.); (d) Maximum height of an accessory building or structure containing an accessory dwelling unit: 6m (19.7 ft.); (e) Maximum height of an accessory building or structure which does not contain an accessory dwelling unit: 4.5m (15 ft.). (8) Design Regulations (a) A minimum of 20% of the total surface area of a parcel, excluding patios, decks, driveways, and parking areas, must be landscaped and maintained in a permeable state; (b) Each dwelling unit must have a minimum outdoor amenity area of 3.0 m2; (c) Where outdoor amenity area is provided as common space, the outdoor amenity area must: (i) be available to all residents of the development; (ii) not be less than 3 m2 per dwelling unit. (9) Other Regulations (a) A single unit dwelling may be used for tourist accommodation of not more than eight guests when not occupied for residential use. (b) A secondary suite located within a single unit dwelling may be used for tourist accommodation of not more than four guests. (c) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RRSTA zone must comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Bylaw 2765 Amnd 39) 47 RESORT RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE ONE ZONE: RRM-1 7.13 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide a medium density multiple residential development on the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the RRM-1 zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) duplex dwelling; (b) townhouse. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (b) home based business. (4) Parcel Area and Dimensions (a) The minimum required parcel area and usable site area are as follows: TYPE OF DWELLING MINIMUM PARCEL AREA PER DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM USABLE SITE AREA PER DWELLING UNIT Duplex dwelling 400 square metres 350 square metres townhouse unit 275 square metres 175 square metres (b) The minimum permitted front parcel line is 20 metres. (5) Density (a) The maximum permitted floor space ratio of 0.35. (b) The maximum permitted gross floor area of a duplex dwelling is 500 square metres or a floor space ratio of 0.35, whichever figure is lower. (6) Siting (a) The siting for fee simple and bare land strata lots is as follows: i) The minimum permitted front yard is 7.6 metres; ii) The minimum permitted rear yard is 7.6 metres; iii) The minimum permitted side yard is 3.0 metres. 48 (b) Where there are two or more buildings on one parcel: i) The minimum separation between buildings is 6 metres; ii) The minimum permitted distance between a building and a parcel line is 7.6 metres. (c) No person shall site an accessory building in the RRM-1 zone which has: i) a front yard less than 6.0 metres; ii) a rear yard less than 3.0 metres; iii) a side yard less than 3.0 metres. (7) Size and Dimensions of Building and Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a dwelling unit in the RRM-1 zone which has a gross floor area less than the minimum standards set forth in the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, as amended from time to time. (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the in the RRM-1 zone which exceeds a height of 10.7 metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the in the RRM-1 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 m (15 ft.). (d) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.35. (8) Other Regulations (a) A secondary suite is prohibited. (b) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RRM-1 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Amnd 38 Bylaw 2720) 49 RESIDENTIAL TOURIST ACCOMMODATION THREE ZONE: RTA-3 7.16 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide a medium density multiple residential development which are also available for tourist accommodation on the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the RTA-3 zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) townhouse. Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, townhouses in the RTA-3 zone may be used for tourist accommodation when such dwellings are not occupied for residential use. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (b) secondary suite; (c) home based business. (4) Dimensions The minimum permitted front parcel line is 20 metres. (5) Density The maximum permitted floor space ratio of 0.35. (6) Siting The siting for all buildings and structures is as follows: (a) The minimum permitted front yard is 10 metres; (b) The minimum permitted rear and side yard is 7.6 metres; (c) The minimum separation between buildings is 6 metres. (7) Size and Dimensions of Building and Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a dwelling unit in the RTA-3 zone which has a gross floor area less than the minimum standards set forth in the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, as amended from time to time. 50 (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the in the RTA-3 zone which exceeds a height of 10.7 metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the RTA-3 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 m (15 ft.). (d) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.35. (8) Other Regulations (a) A maximum of one secondary suite is permitted for each 40 dwelling units up to a maximum of 2 secondary suites. (b) A secondary suite shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 75 square metres and no less than 35 square metres. (c) A secondary suite shall not be used for tourist accommodation. (d) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RTA-3 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Amnd 38 Bylaw 2720) 51 RESIDENTIAL TOURIST ACCOMMODATION FOUR ZONE: RTA-4 7.17 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide a medium density multiple residential development which are also available for tourist accommodation on the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the RTA-4 zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) townhouse; (b) apartment (c) resort hotel. (Amnd 37 Bylaw 2712) Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, townhouses or apartments in the RTA- 4 zone may be used for tourist accommodation when such dwellings are not occupied for residential use. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (b) secondary suite; (c) home based business; (d) locked-off lodge room. (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) (4) Dimensions The minimum permitted front parcel line is 20 metres. (5) Density The maximum permitted floor space ratio of 0.50 (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029). (6) Siting The siting for all buildings and structures is as follows: (a) The minimum permitted front yard is 10 metres; (b) The minimum permitted rear and side yard is 7.6 metres. (c) The minimum separation between buildings is 6 metres. 52 (7) Size and Dimensions of Building and Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a dwelling unit in the RTA-4 zone which has a gross floor area less than the minimum standards set forth in the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, as amended from time to time. (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the in the RTA-4 zone which exceeds a height of 10.7 metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the in the RTA-4 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 m (15 ft.). (d) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.40. (8) Other Regulations (a) Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, a locked-off lodge room is specifically permitted in the RTA-4 zone, and may be occupied or used for temporary accommodation separately and independently from the remainder of the dwelling unit within which it is contained. (Amnd 2 Bylaw 2029) (b) A maximum of one secondary suite is permitted for each 40 dwelling units up to a maximum of 2 secondary suites. (c) A secondary suite shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 75 square metres and no less than 35 square metres. (d) A secondary suite shall not be used for tourist accommodation. (e) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RTA-4 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Amnd 38 Bylaw 2720) 53 RESIDENTIAL TOURIST ACCOMMODATION SIX ZONE: RTA-6 ZONE 7.18A (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide multiple residential development which is also available for tourist accommodation. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the RTA-6 zone the following uses are permitted: (a) townhouse; (b) apartment. Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, townhouses or apartments in the RTA-6 zone may be used for tourist accommodation when such dwellings are not occupied for residential use. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) accessory buildings and uses. (4) Dimensions (a) The minimum permitted parcel area is 8320 square metres. (5) Density (a) The maximum permitted floor space ratio is 0.84. (Amnd 18 Bylaw 2221) (b) The maximum number of units permitted is thirty-seven (37). (Amnd 16 Bylaw 2199; Amnd 18 Bylaw 2221) (6) Siting (a) The minimum permitted front, rear and side yard setback is 7 metres. (b) The minimum separation between buildings is 6 metres. (7) Size and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the RTA-6 zone which exceeds a height of 12 metres and 3 storeys. 54 (b) No person shall construct an accessory building or structure in the RTA-6 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 metres. (c) Site coverage shall not exceed 35 percent. (8) Other Regulations (a) A minimum of 40 percent (40%) of the off-street parking shall be fully enclosed. (b) An accessory amenity area shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 332 square metres. (Bylaw 2221 Amnd 18) (c) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the RTA-6 zone shall comply to the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Bylaw 2185 Amnd 15; Bylaw 2720 Amnd 38) 55 RESIDENTIAL TOURIST ACCOMMODATION SEVEN ZONE: RTA-7 7.18B (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide a residential development which is also available for tourist accommodation on the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the RTA-7 zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) single unit dwelling; (b) duplex dwelling; (c) townhouse; (d) park and playground; (e) Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, single unit dwelling, duplex dwelling, and townhouses in the RTA-7 zone may be used for tourist accommodation when such dwellings are not occupied for residential use. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (b) home based business; (c) indoor and outdoor recreation; (d) secondary suites contained within a single unit dwelling. (4) Density (a) The maximum permitted floor space ratio of 0.35; (b) The maximum gross floor area of a single unit dwelling is 300 square metres; (c) The maximum gross floor area of a duplex dwelling is 450 square metres; (d) The maximum gross floor area of a townhouse dwelling unit is 200 square metres. (5) Site Coverage The maximum permitted site coverage is 35 percent. 56 (6) Siting The siting for all buildings and structures is as follows: (a) The minimum permitted front yard is 6 metres; (b) The minimum permitted rear yard is 5 metres; (c) The minimum permitted side yard is 3 metres; (d) The minimum separation between buildings is 6 metres. (7) Size and Dimensions of Building and Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a dwelling unit in the RTA-7 zone which has a gross floor area less than the minimum standards set forth in the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, as amended from time to time; (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of a single unit dwelling or duplex in the in the RTA-7 zone which exceeds a height of 7.6 metres; (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of a townhouse in the in the RTA-7 zone which exceeds a height of 10.7 metres; (d) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the RTA-7 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 m (15 ft.). (8) Other Regulations (a) A secondary suite shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 75 square metres and no less than 35 square metres; (b) In no case shall the gross floor area of a secondary suite exceed 35 percent of the gross floor area of a single unit dwelling; (c) A secondary suite may be used for tourist accommodation; (Bylaw 2291 Amnd 28) (d) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RTA-7 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Bylaw 2268 Amnd 25; Bylaw 2720 Amnd 38) 57 RESIDENTIAL TOURIST ACCOMMODATION NINE ZONE: RTA-9 7.18D (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide a medium density multiple residential development which is also available for tourist accommodation on the Timberstone Development Lands situated at the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the RTA-9 zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) townhouse; (b) apartment; (c) park. Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, townhouses or apartments in the RTA-9 zone may be used for tourist accommodation when such dwellings are not occupied for residential use. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) accessory commercial use; (b) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (c) home based business; (d) locked-off lodge room. (4) Dimensions The minimum permitted front parcel line is 20 metres. (5) Density The maximum permitted gross floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 13,250 square metres provided that the floor area designed, intended or used for all residential and/or tourist accommodation uses shall not exceed 13,000 square metres; and the floor area designed, intended or used for all accessory commercial uses shall not exceed 250 square metres. 58 (6) Siting The siting for all buildings and structures is as follows: (a) The minimum permitted front yard is 10 metres; (b) The minimum permitted rear and side yard is 7.6 metres; (c) The minimum separation between buildings is 6 metres. (7) Size and Dimensions of Building and Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a dwelling unit in the RTA-9 zone which has a gross floor area less than the minimum standards set forth in the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, as amended from time to time. (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the RTA-9 zone which exceeds a height of 10.7 metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the RTA-9 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 metres (15 ft.). (d) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.40. (8) Other Regulations (a) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RTA-9 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (b) The parking requirements for commercial uses shall be applied to determine required parking spaces for accessory commercial uses." (Bylaw 2298 Amnd 29; Bylaw 2720 Amnd 38) 59 ALPINE VILLAGE PARKING ZONE: AVP-1 7.19 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for day skier and commercial parking use for the Kimberley Alpine Resort. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the AVP-1 zone, the following uses only are permitted: Parking uses. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use. (4) Other Regulations: (a) No building or structure shall be constructed, erected or placed or maintained on any parcel, except buildings or structures accessory to surface parking, and in no case shall such an accessory building or structure exceed 3 metres in height, or exceed 50 metres in floor area. 60 HOSTEL ONE ZONE: H-1 7.20 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for hostel use on the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses: Within the H-1 zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) hostel; (b) playground; (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (b) secondary suite provided it is contained in the principal building and occupied by the hostel operator; (4) Parcel Area and Dimensions The minimum permitted parcel area for hostel use is 1500 square metres. Minimum parcel frontage is one tenth (1/10) of parcel (5) Density The minimum permitted gross floor area of a hostel is 200 square metres. The maximum gross floor area of a hostel is 500 square metres or a floor space ratio of 0.35 whichever is less. (6) Siting (a) The minimum permitted front yard is 10 metres; (b) The minimum permitted side yard is 10 metres; (c) The minimum permitted rear yard is 10 metres. (7) Size and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the H-1 zone which exceeds a height of 10.7 metres. (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the H-1 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 metres above finished grade. (c) Site coverage shall not exceed 0.35. 61 (8) Other Regulations (a) A minimum of 50 percent of the gross floor area used for sleeping accommodation in a hostel shall be provided in one or more dormitories. (b) The maximum permitted floor area to be used for sleeping accommodation is not to exceed 60 percent of the total floor area of the hostel. (c) The minimum permitted floor area in a sleeping unit, bedroom or dormitory is 5.0 square metres per bed. (d) A secondary suite shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 75 square metres and no less than 35 square metres. (e) A secondary suite shall not be used for tourist accommodation. (f) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the H-1 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Amnd 38 Bylaw 2720) 62 TOURIST PENSION ONE ZONE: TP-1 7.21 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for pension use on the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the TP-1 Zone, the following use only is permitted: (a) pension. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (b) secondary suite provided it is contained within the principal building and occupied by the pension operator. (4) Parcel Area and Dimensions MINIMUM PERMITTED PARCEL AREA MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GUEST ROOMS 930 square metres 4 960 square metres 5 990 square metres 6 1120 square metres 7 1150 square metres 8 1180 square metres 9 1210 square metres 10 1240 square metres 11 1270 square metres 12 63 (5) Density (a) The maximum gross floor area is 465 square metres or a floor space ratio of 0.35, whichever figure is lower. (b) The maximum permitted floor area for accessory parking use contained in a principal or accessory building or structure is 70 square metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of more than one (1) pension on a parcel or strata lot in the TP-1 Zone. (6) Siting (a) No person shall site a principal building in the TP-1 Zone which has: (i) a front yard less than 7.6 metres; (ii) a side yard less than 6 metres; (iii) a rear yard less than 7.6 metres. No person shall site an accessory building or structure in the TP-1 Zone which has: (i) a front yard less than 6.0 metres; (ii) a rear yard less than 3.0 metres; (iii) a side yard less than 3.0 metres. (7) Size and Dimensions of Building or Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a dwelling unit in the TP-1 zone which has a gross floor area less than the minimum standards set forth in the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, as amended from time to time. (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the TP-1 zone which exceeds a height of 10.7 metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the in the TP-1 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 m (15 ft.). (d) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.35. (e) The minimum permitted usable site area of a parcel is 85 percent of the total parcel area. 64 (8) Other Regulations (a) A maximum of twelve guest rooms is permitted in a pension. (b) The minimum permitted gross floor area for any guest room is 10 square metres. (c) The maximum permitted gross floor area for any guest room is 30 square metres. (d) A pension shall not serve food and/or liquor other than for registered transient guests of the pension. (e) The maximum permitted gross floor area for an accessory building is 65 square metres. (f) A secondary suite shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 75 square metres and no less than 35 square metres. (g) In no case shall the gross floor area of a secondary suite exceed 35 percent of the gross floor area of a pension. (h) secondary suite units shall not be used for tourist accommodation. (i) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the TP-1 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Amnd 38 Bylaw 2720) 65 TOURIST PENSION TWO ZONE: TP-2 7.22 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a higher density pension use adjacent to the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the TP-2 Zone, the following use only is permitted: (a) pension. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (b) secondary suite provided it is contained within the principal building and occupied by the pension operator. (4) Parcel Area and Dimensions (a) The minimum permitted parcel area is 900 square metres. (5) Density (a) The maximum gross floor area is 600 square metres or a floor space ratio of 0.45, whichever figure is lower; (b) The maximum permitted floor area for accessory parking use contained in a principal or accessory building or structure is 70 square metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of more than one (1) pension on a parcel or strata lot in the TP-2 zone. (6) Siting (a) No person shall site a principal building in the TP-2 zone which has: i) a front yard less than 10 metres; ii) a side yard less than 6 metres; iii) a rear yard less than 7.6 metres. (b) No person shall site an accessory building or structure in the TP-2 zone which has: i) a front yard less than 6.0 metres; ii) a rear or side yard less than 3.0 metres. 66 (7) Size and Dimensions of Buildings or Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a dwelling unit in the TP-2 zone which has a gross floor area less than the minimum standards set forth in the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, as amended from time to time. (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the TP-2 zone which exceeds a height of 10.7 metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the in the TP-2 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 m (15 ft.). (d) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.35. (e) The minimum permitted usable site area of a parcel is 85 percent of the total parcel area. (8) Other Regulations (a) A maximum of twelve guest rooms is permitted in a pension. (b) The minimum permitted gross floor area for any guest room is 10 square metres. (c) The maximum permitted gross floor area for any guest room is 30 square metres. (d) A pension shall not serve food and/or liquor other than for registered transient guests of the pension. (e) The maximum permitted gross floor area for an accessory building is 65 square metres. (f) A secondary suite shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 75 square metres and no less than 35 square metres. (g) In no case shall the gross floor area of a secondary suite exceed 35 percent of the gross floor area of a pension. (h) Secondary suite units shall not be used for tourist accommodation. (i) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the TP-2 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. 67 TOURIST BED AND BREAKFAST ONE ZONE: TB-1 7.23 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for bed and breakfast use on the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the TB-1 Zone, the following use only is permitted: (a) bed and breakfast. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses (a) buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use; (b) secondary suite provided it is contained within the principal building and occupied by the bed and breakfast operator. (4) Parcel Area and Dimensions (a) The minimum parcel area is 650 square metres. (b) The minimum usable site area is 465 square metres. (c) The minimum frontage is 18 metres. (5) Density (a) The maximum gross floor area is 325 square metres or a floor space ratio of 0.35, whichever figure is lower. (b) The maximum permitted floor area for accessory parking use contained in the a principal or accessory building or structure is 70 square metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of more than one (1) bed and breakfast on a parcel or strata lot in the TB-1 Zone. (6) Siting (a) No person shall site a principal building in the TB-1 Zone which has: (i) a front yard less than 7.6 metres; (ii) a rear yard less than 7.6 metres; (iii) a side yard less than 3 metres. 68 (b) No person shall site an accessory building or structure in the TB-1 Zone which has: (i) a front yard less than 6.0 metres; (ii) a rear yard less than 3.0 metres; (iii) a side yard less than 3.0 metres. (7) Size and Dimensions of Building or Structures (a) No person shall construct or permit construction of a dwelling unit in the TB-1 zone which has a gross floor area less than the minimum standards set forth in the current edition of the B.C. Building Code, as amended from time to time. (b) No person shall construct or permit construction of a principal building in the in the TB-1 zone which exceeds a height of 7.6 metres. (c) No person shall construct or permit construction of an accessory building or structure in the in the TB-1 zone which exceeds a height of 4.5 m (15 ft.). (d) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.35. (8) Other Regulations (a) A maximum of four (bylaw 2043) guest rooms is permitted in a bed and breakfast. (b) The minimum permitted gross floor area for any guest room is 10 square metres. (c) The maximum permitted gross floor area for any guest room is 30 square metres. (d) A bed and breakfast shall not serve food and/or liquor other than for registered transient guests of the bed and breakfast. (e) The maximum permitted gross floor area for an accessory building is 65 square metres. (f) A secondary suite shall contain a gross floor area no greater than 75 square metres and no less than 35 square metres. (g) In no case shall the gross floor area of a secondary suite exceed 35 percent of the gross floor area of a single unit dwelling. 69 (h) Secondary suites shall not be used for tourist accommodation. (i) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the TB-1 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. (Amnd 38 Bylaw 2720) 70 CONFERENCE RECREATION ONE ZONE: CR-1 7.24 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a conference and recreational facility in the Kimberley Alpine Village. (2) Permitted Principal Uses Within the CR-1 zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) conference use; (Amnd 32 2363) (b) indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; (c) rental, outdoor equipment and supplies; (d) restaurant; (e) retail; (f) playground. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses Accessory uses to a permitted use. (4) Density The gross floor area of all buildings and structures on a parcel shall not exceed 6080 square metres. (5) Height The maximum permitted height is 10.7 metres. Other Regulations All persons carrying out a use permitted in the CR-1 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. 71 LEISURE PARK ONE ZONE: LP-1 7.25 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide park area for recreational use and enjoyment of the general public on the Kimberley Alpine Resort Lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses: (a) outdoor recreation; (b) playground. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses: buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use. (4) Other Regulations: All persons carrying out a use permitted in the LP-1 zone shall comply with the relevant provisions of Sections 4 (General Regulations), 5 (Parcel Area Requirements) and 6 (Parking and Loading Regulations) of this Bylaw. 72 LEISURE RECREATION ONE ZONE: LR-1 7.26 (1) Intent The intent of this zone is to provide for a golf course and related uses on the Kimberley Alpine Resort lands. (2) Permitted Principal Uses: Within the LR-1 zone, the following uses only are permitted: (a) golf course; (b) driving range; (c) cross country skiing. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses: Accessory uses to a permitted use. (4) Density (a) The only buildings permitted on a parcel are buildings accessory to a recreational use. (b) The maximum permitted aggregate gross floor area of all accessory buildings on a parcel shall not exceed 2,000 square metres. (5) Height The maximum permitted height of accessory buildings shall not exceed 2 storeys or 12 metres, whichever is less. (6) Parcel Area The minimum parcel area of any parcel created by subdivision is 75 hectares. (7) Siting The minimum permitted building setback is 20 metres from all exterior parcel boundaries. (8) Off-Street Parking and Loading Off-street parking and loading shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations contained in Section 6 of this Bylaw. 73 SECTION 8 ADOPTION EFFECTIVE DATE OF BYLAW 8.01 This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on the date of passage by the municipal Council of the City of Kimberley. "J.E. OGILVIE" MAYOR "G. STRATTON" CLERK Read a first time on the 26th day of April, 1999 Received a Public Hearing on the 10th day of May, 1999 Amended on the 10th day of May, 1999 Read a second and third time as amended on the 10th day of May, 1999 Adopted as amended on the 10th day of May, 1999.