Kitimat Municipal Code, Part 9 Division 4 - Residential Zoning
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PART 9
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Division 4
- Residential Zoning
Subdivision 1 - General
9.4.1.
1.
The purpose of designating parts of the Municipal Code as
Residential Zones is to identify appropriate areas for residential
development and to integrate these areas with other land uses.
2.
The following are Residential Zones:
a.
R1-A Residential Zone - One Family - Detached;
b.
R1-B Residential Zone - One Family - Detached or Semi-
Detached;
c.
R1-C Residential Zone - One Family - Semi-Detached or
Terrace;
d.
R2-A Residential Zone - Two Family - Detached;
e.
R2-B Residential Zone - Two Family - Detached or Semi-
Detached;
f.
R3-A Residential Zone - Multi-Family - Apartment or
Terrace;
g.
R3-A1 Residential Zone - Special Residential Multi-Family
h.
R3-B Residential Zone - Multi-Family - Apartments;
i.
R3-C
Residential
Zone
-
Mixed
Use
Social
Housing
j.
R3-D Multi-Family Residential Zone;
k.
R4-A Residential Zone - Multi-Family - Boarding or
Rooming Houses;
l.
R4-B Residential Zone - Bed & Breakfast Inn
m.
R5-A Residential Zone - Special - Welfare or Rest Homes;
n.
R6-A Residential Zone - Special - Manufactured Home on
Individual Lot;
o.
R6-B Residential Zone - Special - Manufactured Home
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Subdivision 1 - General (Continued)
9.4.1.
3.
Subject to all other regulations, buildings, structures, and uses in
Residential Zones shall comply with regulations in this Division.
Buildings on Site
4.
Not more than one principal building shall be permitted on a
property occupied by a detached or semi-detached dwelling.
5.
A principal building shall be set back from property lines to provide
required yards in accordance with Part 9, Division 4, Subdivisions
3 to 14.
6.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 9 Division 4, Subdivisions 3
to 14, all buildings on a corner site shall be set back 4.5m or more
from property lines that adjoin a street; and the principal building
shall be set back 2.0m or more from all other property lines.
Accessory Buildings and Accessory Structures
7.
Accessory Buildings and Accessory Structures may be erected in
a required side or rear yard provided:
a.
a yard of 1.2 m or more, as measured from eave to property
lines, is maintained;
b.
the height of the accessory building or accessory structure
with a gable, hip, gambrel, or mansard roof does not exceed
4.9m;
c.
the height of the accessory building or accessory structure
with a flat roof does not exceed 4.3m; and
d.
the height of the accessory building or accessory structure
does not exceed the height of the principal building.
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Subdivision 1 - General (Continued)
8.
A garage or carport contiguous to a corresponding structure of
similar design on the adjoining lot may be erected in a side yard.
9.
Accessory Buildings and Accessory Structures constructed within
the Permissible Building Area may be no more than 9m high
provided the height of the accessory building or accessory
structure does not exceed the height of the principal building.
10.
A patio 0.6m or less above natural grade may be erected in any
yard.
11.
A private swimming pool, paddling pool, pond or other water
feature deeper than 0.5m may be located in a required rear or
side yard and must be enclosed on all sides by a fence of 1.8m or
more. Fence design and location shall be approved by the
Building Inspector and all gates provided with a locking device.
12.
Shipping Container, Permanent, shall be painted or screened from
road and abutting properties or parks.
13.
Development Permit is required for any accessory building(s) on a
multi-family zone property; permit term for temporary shipping
container(s) will be six months or duration of construction.
Projections on Buildings
14.
No sills, belt courses, cornices or eaves shall project more than
0.6 metres into any required yard.
9.4.1.
Fences
15.
No fence located within a required front yard of 4.5 metres shall
be higher than 1.2 metres.
16.
The maximum height of other fences within required yards shall
be 2 metres.
17.
Where a lot intersects two local roads ("Street"), a fence up to
1.2m high may be maintained along frontage and the side yard
abutting a road from the front yard to the rear of the dwelling, as
shown below. Line of Vision must be maintained as per Part 9
Division 10 Subdivision 5.
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18.
Where a lot abuts an arterial ("Boulevard") or collector ("Avenue")
road, a fence up to 2.0m high may be maintained along a side or
rear yard. Line of vision must be maintained as per Part 9 Division
10 Subdivision 5.
19.
No fence which is on a corner lot shall contravene the provisions
of 9.10.5.
20.
The maximum height of any fence which is not located within a
required yard shall be 3 metres.
Parking Prohibition
21.
No person shall use a residential property for parking or storing
any commercial vehicle which has a gross vehicle mass in excess
of 3700 kg except for loading and unloading of goods.
22.
No industrial or commercial equipment shall be parked or stored
on residential property except during normal working hours when
the equipment is actually engaged in the construction, repair,
servicing or maintenance of the premises.
23.
There shall be no more than three motor vehicles parked on any
registered lots in R1-A, R1-B, R1-C, R2-A and R2-B zones.
24.
No more than one private recreational vehicle shall be parked or
stored on a residential lot between April 1 and October 31 of a
particular year.
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Subdivision 1 - General (Continued)
9.4.1.
25.
No more than one private recreational vehicle shall be parked or
stored on a residential lot between November 1 of a particular
year and March 31 of the following year, provided that the vehicle
in question is parked or stored inside the permissible building area
or on permitted access inside property line, and one side yard of
1.8 metres or more is unobstructed. See diagram below.
26.
Mobile structures with no motive power of their own and without
restricting the generality of the foregoing, including boats and
trailers, not exceeding 6.5 metres in length, may be parked or
stored provided that in R1-A, R1-B, R1-C, R2-A, R2-B zones their
number shall not exceed two per lot provided that between
November 1 of a particular year and March 31 of the following
year the structure in question is parked or stored inside the
permissible building area or on permitted access inside property
line, and one side yard of 1.8 metres or more is unobstructed.
See diagram below.
27.
Deleted.
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Subdivision 1 - General (Continued)
9.4.1.
Keeping of Animals
28.
No person shall keep any horse, mule, ass, cow, sheep, swine,
reptile, poultry or fur-producing animal other than a pet rabbit, in
any residential zone.
29.
Birds and animals other than those prohibited by 9.4.1.28. may be
permitted as pets in residential zones subject to the following
regulations:
a.
the pets are properly chained or kept in cages and are let
loose only within fenced enclosures on the lot;
b.
the pets are not used or traded for commercial purposes in
any way;
c.
the pets do not cause any nuisance to neighbouring
residents.
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Subdivision 1 - General (Continued)
9.4.1.
Garage Siting
28.
On any residential lot where no garage or carport has been
previously constructed and where the Building Inspector has
determined that setback requirements cannot be complied with
because of the siting of a dwelling erected prior to December 31,
1974; then the requirements set forth therein may be reduced to
permit the construction of not more than one garage or carport
provided that:
a.
encroachment into both the front yard setback and the side
yard setback does not occur;
b.
the structure shall not exceed a maximum length of
5.5 metres and a maximum width of 5 metres if the
structure encroaches on the front yard setback;
c.
the structure shall not exceed a maximum length equal to
the width of the dwelling and a maximum width of 3 metres
if the structure encroaches on the side yard setback;
d.
the structure shall adjoin the dwelling along one wall or
part thereof;
e.
the front yard setback shall in no case be reduced to less
than 1.5 metres from the property line;
f.
the side yard setback shall in no case be reduced to less
than 1.2 metres from the property line; and
g.
the provisions of 9.10.5. are not violated.
9.4.1
Liquor Primary Licence
29.
Liquor primary licence shall be permitted in residential zones
where specified as an eligible land use.
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Subdivision 2 - Garages - Specified Areas
9.4.2.
1. Notwithstanding Part 9, Division 4, Subdivision 3 to Subdivision
14, the regulations in this Subdivision shall apply to garages or
carports on specified lots.
Description of Lots
2.
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Lot 1, Block 31, Plan 3395 (Heron Street)
-
Lot 22C, Block 31, Plan 3498 (Heron Street)
-
Lots 10 and 13, Block 13, Plan 3527 (Widgeon Street)
-
Lot 10, Block 14, Plan 3527 (Widgeon Street)
-
Lots 5A, 5D, and 7A, Block 10, Plan 3416
(Partridge Street)
a.
one attached garage or carport not more than 3.6 metres
wide may be constructed on each lot provided that:
(1)
at least 4.5 metres of front yard and 1.2 metres of
side yard shall be left clear and unobstructed;
(2)
no part of the garage or carport shall project
beyond the front or rear of the terrace dwelling;
(3)
where a garage is to be constructed:
(a)
a one hour firewall, as defined by the
National Building Code shall be constructed
between the garage and the dwelling; and
(b)
except where the side yard adjoins a street
or walkway, the wall which abuts the side
yard shall be a one hour firewall as defined
by the National Building Code.
Description of Lots
3.
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Lots 4, 5, 8, and 9, Block 31, Plan 3395 (Heron Street)
-
Lots 13D, 14A, and 14D, Block 27, Plan 3411
(Mallard Street)
-
Lots 1, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25, and 28, Block 38,
Plan 3412 (Gyrfalcon Avenue)
a.
one attached garage or carport not more than 3.6 metres
wide may be constructed on each lot provided that:
(1)
at least 4.5 metres of front yard and 1.2 metres of
side yard shall be left unobstructed;
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Subdivision 2 - Garages - Specified Areas (Continued)
9.4.2.
(2) not more than 0.7 metres of the front of the terrace
dwelling shall be blocked off or obstructed by the garage
or carport;
(3) the front of the garage or carport shall be set not
less than 6 metres forward from the front wall of the
terrace dwelling;
3.
a.
(4)
where a garage is to be constructed:
(a)
a one hour firewall, as defined by the terms
of the National Building Code shall be
constructed between the garage and the
dwelling; and
(b)
except where the side yard adjoins a street
or walkway, the wall which abuts the side
yard shall be a one hour firewall as defined
by the National Building Code.
Description of Lots
4.
-
Lots 12, 13, 16, 18, and 21, Block 31, Plan 3395 (Heron
Street)
-
Lot 22A, Block 31, Plan 3498 (Heron Street)
-
Lots 13A and 13D, Block 4, Plan 3415 (Osprey Street)
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Lots 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9, Block 13, Plan 3527
(Widgeon Street)
-
Lots 3, 6, and 7, Block 14, Plan 3527 (Widgeon Street)
-
Lots 8A, 8D, 10A, 10D, and 13A, Block 27, Plan 3411
(Mallard Street)
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Lots 9A, 11A, 11C, and 12A, Block 27, Plan 3501 (Mallard
Street)
-
Lots 7D, 8A, and 8F, Block 10, Plan 3416
(Partridge Street)
-
Lots 31 and 34, Block 38, Plan 3502 (Gyrfalcon Avenue)
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Lots 20, 23, and 24, Block 36, Plan 3412
(Gander Crescent)
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Subdivision 2 - Garages - Specified Areas (Continued)
9.4.2.
4.
a.
one attached garage or carport not more than 3.6 metres
wide may be constructed on each lot provided that:
(1)
front yards of at least 4.5 metres and side yards of
at least 1.2 metres shall be left unobstructed;
(2)
not more than 0.7 metres of the front of the terrace
dwelling shall be blocked off or obscured by the
garage or carport;
(3)
the rear wall of the garage or carport shall not
project beyond the rear wall of the dwelling;
(4)
where a garage is to be constructed:
(a)
a one hour firewall, as defined by the terms
of the National Building Code shall be
constructed between the garage and the
dwelling; and
(b)
except where the side yard adjoins a street
or walkway, the wall which abuts the side
yard shall be a one hour firewall, as defined
by the National Building Code.
5.
One attached garage or carport not more than 3.6 metres wide
and not more than 6.7 metres long may be constructed on Lot 17A
and 17C, Block 31, Plan 3498 (Heron Street) provided that a front
yard of not less than 1.5 metres and a side yard of not less than
1.2 metres shall be left unobstructed.
Description of Lots
6.
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Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, and 20, Block 31, Plan
3395 (Heron Street)
-
Lots 13B and 13C, Block 4, Plan 3415 (Osprey Street)
-
Lots 8B, 8C, 10B, 10C, 13B, 13C, 14B, and 14C, Block 27,
Plan 3411 (Mallard Street)
-
Lots 21, 22, 25, and 26, Block 36, Plan 3412
(Gander Crescent)
-
Lots 2, 3, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 26, and 27, Block 38, Plan
3412 (Gyrfalcon Avenue)
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Subdivision 2 - Garages - Specified Areas (Continued)
9.4.2.
6.
a.
one garage or carport not more than 3.6 metres wide and
not more than 6.7 metres long may be constructed on each
lot provided that:
(1)
the front of the garage or carport shall be exactly
2.4 metres from the front property line;
(2)
one wall of the garage shall be contiguous with that
boundary of the lot which passes between the two
interior units of the terrace dwelling.
7.
No garage may be constructed on Lots 8B, 8C, 8D, and 8E, Block
10, Plan 3416 (Partridge Street). One attached carport, not more
than 3.6 metres wide may be constructed provided that:
a.
a front yard of at least 4.5 metres is left unobstructed;
b.
one side of the carport on Lot 8B and one side of the
carport on Lot 8C shall be contiguous with the property line
between Lots 8B and 8C;
c.
one side of the carport on Lot 8D and one side of the
carport on Lot 8E shall be contiguous with the property line
between Lots 8D and 8E.
Description of Lots
8.
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Lots 34 and 35, Block 238 (Lillooet Crescent)
-
Lots 3, 4, 9, and 10, Block 240 (Liard Street)
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Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 242 (Ochwe Street)
-
Lots 13 and 14, Block 243 (Okanagan Street)
-
Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 18 and 19, Block 245 (Omenica Street)
a.
not more than one garage or carport may be constructed
provided that:
(1)
a front yard of at least 4.5 metres is left clear and
unobstructed;
(2)
the garage or carport is built up to the side lot line;
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Subdivision 2 - Garages - Specified Areas (Continued)
9.4.2.
8. a. (3) owner of the adjoining lot has no objection to such
location and agrees, in writing, to construct any
future vehicle shelter as either a contiguous garage
or carport of similar design;
(4)
written undertaking required in 9.4.2.8.a.(3) is
submitted with Building Permit application; and
(5)
necessary fire separation is provided.
Description of Lots
9.
-
Lots 2 and 29, Block 237 (Lillooet Crescent)
-
Lots 2, 14, and 36, Block 238 (Nass Street)
-
Lots 2 and 5, Block 239 (Liard Street)
-
Lots 2, 5, 8, and 11, Block 240 (Liard Street)
-
Lots 2, 8, and 11, Block 241 (Nadina Street)
-
Lots 2 and 13, Block 242 (Ochwe Street)
-
Lots 2 and 24, Block 243 (Okanagan Street)
-
Lot 2, Block 244 (Okanagan Street)
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Lots 2, 9, and 17, Block 245 (Omenica Street)
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Lots 2, 9, and 12, Block 246 (Omenica Street)
a.
not more than one garage or carport may be constructed
provided that:
(1)
a front yard of at least 4.5 metres is left clear and
unobstructed;
(2)
the garage or carport is built up to the side lot line;
(3)
the owner of the adjoining lot has no objection to
such location of the garage or carport;
(4)
written endorsement of the adjoining owner shall be
submitted with Building Permit application ; and
(5)
necessary fire separation is provided.
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Subdivision 3 - R1-A One Family Residential Zone
9.4.3.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Single Family Residence
Permitted Accessory Use
b.
Day Care (Child)
c.
Day Care (Adult)
d.
Home Business Address
e.
Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
f.
Temporary Uses: in accordance with Part 9, Division 8.
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
one detached dwelling having no more than one dwelling
unit;
b.
accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Lot Area (Minimum): 555 m².
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 17 metres.
5.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 25% plus 45 m² for accessory
buildings and a garage or carport.
6.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.50.
7.
Height of Buildings (Maximum): 9 metres.
8.
The ratio between the longest and shortest dimensions of the
dwelling shall not exceed 3 to 1 and the least dimension of a
dwelling shall not be less than 4.8 metres.
9.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
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Subdivision 3 - R1-A One Family Residential Zone (Continued)
9.4.3.
10.
Side Yard (Minimum): 1.8 metres.
11.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
Off-Street Parking
12.
Two parking spaces per lot, one of which must have unrestricted
access to a highway.
13.
Each parking space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length and one of the required parking spaces shall be within the
permissible building area for the purpose of building a garage or
carport.
Access (Maximum)
14.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
15.
One access not exceeding 7.5 metres in width is permitted per lot.
Lots greater than 1,115 m² in area with a frontage of 30 metres or
more are permitted a second access no wider than 4.8 metres.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7. to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
Subdivision 4 - R1-B One Family Residential Zone
9.4.4.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Single Family Residence
Permitted Accessory Use
b.
Day Care (Child)
c.
Day Care (Adult)
d.
Home Occupations
e.
The keeping of not more than two (2) lodgers in each
dwelling unit
f.
Home Business Address
g.
Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
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Subdivision 4 - R1-B One Family Residential Zone (Continued)
9.4.4.
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
one detached or semi-detached dwelling having no more
than one dwelling unit;
b.
accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Lot Area (Minimum): 510 m².
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 15 metres.
5.
Lot Coverage (Maximum):
25% plus 45 m² for accessory buildings and a garage or carport.
6.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.50.
7.
Height of Buildings (Maximum): 9 metres.
8.
The ratio between the longest and shortest dimensions of the
dwelling shall not exceed 3 to 1 and the least dimension of a
dwelling shall not be less than 4.8 metres.
9.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
10.
Side Yard (Minimum): 1.8 metres.
11.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
Off-Street Parking
12.
Two parking spaces per lot, one of which must have unrestricted
access to a highway.
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Subdivision 4 - R1-B One Family Residential Zone (Continued)
9.4.4.
13. Each parking space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length and one of the required parking spaces shall be within the
permissible building area for the purpose of building a garage or
carport.
Access (Maximum)
14.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
15.
One access not exceeding 7.5 metres in width is permitted per lot.
Lots greater than 1,115 m² in area with a frontage of 30 metres or
more are permitted a second access no wider than 4.8 metres.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7 to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
Subdivision 5 - R1-C One Family Residential Zone
9.4.5.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Single Family Residence
Permitted Accessory Use
b.
Day Care (Child)
c.
Day Care (Adult)
d.
Home Occupation
e.
The keeping of not more than two lodgers in each dwelling
unit
f.
Home Business Address
g.
Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
one semi-detached or one terrace dwelling having no more
than one dwelling unit;
b.
accessory buildings and structures.
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Subdivision 5 - R1-C One Family Residential Zone
9.4.5.
3.
Lot Area (Minimum):
a.
510 m² for a semi-detached dwelling;
b.
275 m² for an inner unit of a terrace dwelling;
c.
510 m² for an end unit of a terrace dwelling.
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum):
a.
15 metres for a semi-detached dwelling;
b.
9 metres for an inner unit of a terrace dwelling;
c.
15 metres for an end unit of a terrace dwelling.
5.
Lot Coverage (Maximum):
25% plus a maximum of an additional 45 m² for accessory
buildings and a garage or carport.
6.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.50.
7.
Height of Buildings (Maximum): 9 metres.
8.
Building Dimensions: The ratio between the longest and shortest
dimensions of the dwelling shall not exceed 3 to 1 and the least
dimension of a dwelling shall not be less than 4.8 metres.
9.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
10.
Side Yard (Minimum):
a.
1.8 metres for a semi-detached dwelling;
b.
5.5 metres for an end unit of a terrace dwelling;
c.
1.8 metres for a single storied garage or carport.
11.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
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Subdivision 5 - R1-C One Family Residential Zone (Continued)
9.4.5.
Off-Street Parking (Minimum)
12.
Two parking spaces per lot, one of which must have unrestricted
access to a highway.
13.
Each parking space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length and one of the required parking spaces shall be within the
permissible building area for the purpose of building a garage or
carport.
Access
14.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
15.
One access not exceeding 7.5 metres in width is permitted per lot.
Lots greater than 1,115 m² in area with a frontage of 30 metres or
more are permitted a second access no wider than 4.8 metres.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7 to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
Exemptions
16.
Notwithstanding 9.4.5. those residential structures in a R1-C Zone
that contained two-family units on December 31, 1973, shall be
exempt from the following requirements contained in this
Subdivision:
a.
maximum site coverage;
b.
minimum site area;
c.
minimum frontage requirements;
d.
one semi-detached or terrace dwelling having no more than one
dwelling unit;
e.
minimum off-street parking.
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Subdivision 6 - R2-A Two-Family Residential
9.4.6.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Single Family Residence
b.
Two Family Residence
Accessory Use
c.
Day Care (Child)
d.
Day Care (Adult)
e.
The keeping of not more than two lodgers in each dwelling
unit
f.
Home Business Address
g.
Home Occupation
h.
Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
i.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) at:
i. Lots 1 to 25, District Lot 6025, Range 5 Coast
District, Plan EPP125446 (5, 6, 9, 13, 17, 18, 19, 23,
27, 28, 31, 34, 35, 40, 41, 44, 47, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55,
59, 65, and 66 Mulberry Street)
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
one detached dwelling having no more than two dwelling
units;
b.
accessory buildings and structures.
Added May 26, 2025,
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c.
Notwithstanding 9.4.6.2.a., one Detached Dwelling
having no more than one Dwelling Unit and one
Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) are permitted on a
Lot (maximum two Dwelling Units on a Lot) at:
i. Lots 1 to 25, District Lot 6025, Range 5 Coast
District, Plan EPP125446 (5, 6, 9, 13, 17, 18, 19, 23,
27, 28, 31, 34, 35, 40, 41, 44, 47, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55,
59, 65, and 66 Mulberry Street)
3.
Lot Area (Minimum): 650 m².
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum):
a.
20 metres
b.
Notwithstanding 9.4.6.4.a, the minimum Lot Frontage is 15
metres at:
i. Lots 11-14 and 20-23, District Lot 6025, Range 5 Coast
District, Plan EPP125446 (13, 17, 19, 23, 49, 51, 53
and 55 Mulberry Street)
5.
Lot Coverage (Maximum):
25% plus 45 m² for accessory buildings and a garage or carport.
6.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.50.
7.
Height of Buildings (Maximum): 9 metres.
Added May 26,
2025, Bylaw 2069,
2025
Added May 26, 2025,
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Subdivision 6 - R2-A Two-Family Residential (Continued)
9.4.6.
8. Building Dimensions: The ratio between the longest and shortest
dimensions of the dwelling shall not exceed 3 to 1 and the least
dimension of a dwelling shall not be less than 4.8 metres.
9.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
10.
Side Yard (Minimum): 1.8 metres.
11.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
Off-Street Parking
12.
Minimum three spaces per lot, two of which must have
unrestricted access to the highway.
13.
Each parking space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length and at least one parking space shall be within the
permissible building area for the purpose of constructing a garage
or carport.
Access
14.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
15.
One access not exceeding 7.5 metres in width is permitted per lot.
Lots greater than 1,115 m² in area with a frontage of 30 metres or
more are permitted a second access no wider than 4.8 metres.
Distances Between Buildings (Minimum)
16.
Detached Dwelling and Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached):
a.
3.7 metres
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7. to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
Added May 26,
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Subdivision 7 - R2-B Two-Family Residential
9.4.7.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Single Family Residence
b.
Two Family Residence
Accessory Use
c.
Day Care (Child)
d.
Day Care (Adult)
e.
Home Occupation
f.
Home Business Address
g.
Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
one semi-detached dwelling having no more than two
dwelling units;
b.
accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Lot Area (Minimum): 600 m².
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 18 metres.
5.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 25% plus a maximum of an additional
45 m² for accessory buildings and a garage or carport.
6.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.50.
7.
Height of Building (Maximum): 9 metres.
8.
Building Dimensions: The ratio between the longest and shortest
dimensions of the dwelling shall not exceed 3 to 1 and the least
dimension of a dwelling shall not be less than 4.8 metres.
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Subdivision 7 - R2-B Two-Family Residential (Continued)
9.4.7.
9.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
10.
Side Yard (Minimum): 1.8 metres.
11.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
Off-Street Parking
12.
Minimum three spaces per lot, two of which must have
unrestricted access to the highway.
13.
Each parking space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length and at least one parking space shall be within the
permissible building area for the purpose of constructing a garage
or carport.
Access
14.
Access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
15.
Single access not exceeding 7.5 metres in width is permitted per
lot.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7. to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
Subdivision 8 - R3-A Multi-Family Residential
9.4.8.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Multi-Family Development
Permitted Accessory Use
b.
Day Care (Child)
c.
Day Care (Adult)
d.
Home Occupation
e.
Home Business Address
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9.4.8.
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
apartment buildings;
b.
terrace dwellings;
c.
Planned Development, consisting of any combination of
detached, duplex, triplex or terrace dwellings or apartment
buildings;
d.
accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Lot Areas (Minimum):
a.
375 m² per dwelling unit;
b.
Notwithstanding 9.4.8.3(a), apartment buildings shall have
a minimum lot are of 185 m² per dwelling unit, subject to a
minimum of 930 m²;
c.
Notwithstanding 9.4.8.3.(a), terrace dwelling buildings shall
have a minimum lot area of 220 m² per dwelling unit,
subject to a minimum of 1000 m².
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum):
a.
6 metres per dwelling unit subject to a minimum of
30 metres;
b.
Notwithstanding 9.4.8.4.(a), apartment building and terrace
dwelling buildings shall have a minimum of 4.2 metres per
dwelling unit subject to a minimum of 30 metres.
5.
Lot Coverage (Maximum):
a.
25%;
b.
Notwithstanding 9.4.8.5.(a), apartment building and terrace
dwelling buildings shall have a maximum lot coverage of
28%.
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Subdivision 8 - R3-A Multi-Family Residential Continued
9.4.8.
Conditions of Use
6.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum):
a.
0.5;
b.
Notwithstanding 9.4.8.6.(a), apartment buildings shall have
a maximum floor Area Ratio of 0.75.
7.
Height of Building (Maximum): 11 metres.
8.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres
9.
Side Yard (Minimum): 5.0 metres
10.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres
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Subdivision 8 - R3-A Multi-Family Residential (Continued)
9.4.8.
11.
Distances Between Buildings (Minimum):
a.
apartment buildings - 9.0 metres.
b.
terrace dwellings with five or more units - 9.0 metres;
c.
terrace dwellings with three or four units - 3.0 metres;
d.
detached dwellings and duplexes - 2.0 metres.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
Off-Street Parking
12.
Two parking spaces are required per dwelling unit, both of which
must have unrestricted access to a highway. In addition, one
parking space with unrestricted access to a highway is required
for every five dwelling units or part thereof.
13.
Each required off-street parking space shall be 28 m² or more.
Access (Maximum)
14.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
15.
One access of a width not exceeding 7.5 metres per lot where the
lot has a frontage of less than 30 metres.
16.
Where a lot has a frontage of 30 metres or more, one additional
access not exceeding 3.7 metres in width for every 15 metres of
frontage in excess of 30 metres shall be allowed.
17.
Points of access allowable under 9.4.8.16. may be combined with
one another, provided that no access resulting from such
combination shall exceed 9 metres in width.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7 to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
18.
Notwithstanding
Subdivision
8
regulations,
the
following
requirements will apply to Lots 23 and 26, Registered Plan 10034
(Smith Street).
Lot 23 zoned R3-A - maximum development - 10 dwelling units.
Lot 26 - maximum development - 15 dwelling units.
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Subdivision 9 - R3-A1 Special Residential Multi-Family Zone
9.4.9.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Multi-Family Residence
Permitted Accessory Use
b.
Day Care (Child)
c.
Day Care (Adult)
d.
Home Occupation
e.
Home Business Address
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
terrace dwellings;
b.
accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Maximum Development: 40 terrace dwelling units.
4.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 25%.
5.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.5.
6.
Height of Building (Maximum): 9 metres.
7.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
8.
Side Yard (Minimum):
a.
end units of Terrace - 5.5 metres;
b.
single storey garage - 1.8 metres.
9.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
10.
Distance Between Buildings (Minimum): 9 metres.
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Subdivision 9 - R3-A1 Special Residential Multi-Family Zone (Continued)
9.4.9.
Off-Street Parking
11.
Two parking spaces are required per dwelling unit, both of which
must have unrestricted access to a highway. In addition, one
parking space with unrestricted access to a highway is required
for every five dwelling units or part thereof.
12.
Each required off-street parking space shall be 28 m² or more.
Access
13.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
14.
a.
One access up to 7.5 metres wide where lot frontage is
less than 30 metres;
b.
plus, one access up to 3.7 metres wide for every 15 metres
of frontage in excess of 30 metres.
15.
Points of access allowable under 9.4.9.14. may be combined, but
no access shall be more than 9 metres wide.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7. to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
Subdivision 10 - R3-B Multi-Family and Interim Residential Dormitory Zone
9.4.10
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Multi-Family Residence
b.
Permitted Accessory Uses to a Multi-Family Residence
Use:
i.
Day Care (Child)
II.
Day Care (Adult)
iii.
Home Occupation
iv.
Home Business Address
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Subdivision 10 - R3-B Multi-Family and Interim Residential Dormitory Zone (Continued)
9.4.10.
2.
a.
Residential Dormitory until August 31, 2035
b.
Permitted Accessory Uses to a Residential Dormitory,
also until August 31, 2035:
i.
Coffee shop;
ii.
Restaurant or dining lounge;
iii.
Neighbourhood pub;
iv.
Personal service shops;
v.
Recreational facilities;
vi.
Emergency medical clinic;
vii.
Industrial laundry;
viii.
Transportation shuttle service and associated
amenities, such as bus/airport shuttle terminal
facility
Eligible Land Use for Liquor Primary Licence
3.
a.
Permitted Use: Residential Dormitory until August 31, 2035
b.
Accessory Use to Residential Dormitory:
i.
Coffee Shop
ii.
Industrial Laundry
iii.
Neighbourhood Pub
iv.
Personal Service Shop
v.
Recreational Facility
vi.
Restaurant or Dining Lounge
4.
The provisions under subsections 9.4.10.3 to 9.4.10.19 inclusive
apply exclusively to the Multi-Family Residence use permitted in
this Zone, and its permitted accessory uses;
Conditions of Multi-Family Residence Use
5.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
Apartment buildings;
b.
Terrace dwellings;
c.
Accessory buildings and structures
6.
Lot Area (Minimum):
a.
Apartment; 185 m2 per dwelling unit subject to a minimum
of 930 m2;
b.
Terrace dwelling unit; 375 m2 per dwelling unit
7.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 6 metres per dwelling unit subject to a
minimum of 30 metres.
8.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 25%
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Subdivision 10 - R3-B Multi-Family and Interim Residential Dormitory Zone (Continued)
9.4.10.
9.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum):
a.
Apartment 0.75;
b.
Terrace 0.5
10.
Height of Building (Maximum): 9 metres
11.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres
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Subdivision 10 - R3-B Multi-Family and Interim Residential Dormitory Zone (Continued)
9.4.10.
11.
Side Yard (Minimum):
a.
Apartment: 7.5 metres
b.
End units of terrace: 5.5 metres
c.
Single storey garage: 1.8 metres
12.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres
13.
Distances Between Buildings (Minimum): 9 metres
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6
Off-Street Parking
14.
Two parking spaces are required per dwelling unit, both of which
must have unrestricted access to a highway. In addition, one
parking space with unrestricted access to a highway is required
for every five dwelling units or part thereof.
15.
Each required off-street parking space shall be 28 m2 or more.
Access (Maximum)
16.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
17.
One access of a width not exceeding 7.5 metres per lot where
the lot has a frontage of less than 30 metres.
18.
Where a lot has a frontage of 30 metres or more, one additional
access not exceeding 3.7 metres in width for every 15 metres of
frontage in excess of 30 metres shall be allowed.
19.
Points of access allowable under 9.4.10.18 may be combined
with one another, provided that no access resulting from such
combination shall exceed 9 metres in width.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7. to 9.4.1.11
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3
Residential Dormitory, until August 31, 2035
20.
The provisions under subsections 9.4.10.20 to 9.4.10.35 inclusive
apply exclusively to the Residential Dormitory use, and its
permitted accessory uses, which are temporal in nature and only
permitted until August 31, 2035:
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Subdivision 10 - R3-B Multi-Family and Interim Residential Dormitory Zone (Continued)
9.4.10.
Conditions of Residential Dormitory Use:
21.
No single dormitory building wing may contain more than 174
sleeping accommodation units.
22.
Lot Area (Minimum): 12 ha.
23.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 500 metres
24.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 50%
25.
Density Bonusing for Amenities
Base
Bonus A
Bonus B
Bonus C
a. Sleeping
Accommodation
Units (Maximum)
360
240
(to 600)
480
(to 1080)
1024
(to 2154)
b. Floor Area Ratio
(Maximum)
The regulations under the "Base" column are generally applicable
for the Residential Dormitory use in this zone as-of-right. On the
provision of all of the following amenities and satisfaction of the
following conditions, all at no cost to the District, the Number of
Units, Lot Coverage and Floor Area Ratio regulations are,
respectively, increased up to "Bonus" levels noted in the
corresponding column above:
i.
Bonus A Amenities
(1)
A Housing Agreement in accordance with section
483 of the Local Government Act requiring all
sleeping accommodation units on the lands be
single-occupancy, rental only and a minimum of
80% only available to construction workers and
other employees of businesses located within an
Industrial Zone of this Code; and
(2)
The provision of cash or in-kind contribution of
$500 per sleeping accommodation unit paid
incrementally as beds become operational to a
District of Kitimat Housing fund for purposes of
providing affordable housing in Kitimat.
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Subdivision 10 - R3-B Multi-Family and Interim Residential Dormitory Zone (Continued)
9.4.10.
ii.
Bonus B Amenities:
(1)
All Bonus A Amenities, plus:
(2)
Pedestrian access trails, including for those with
mobility challenges, through the subject lands,
including Statutory right-of-way for public access in
the District's customary form.
iii.
Bonus C Amenities:
(1)
All bonus A Amenities and Bonus B Amenities, plus
(2)
A Good Neighbour Agreement through which PTI
can
enhance
operational
integrity
with
the
community by providing meeting space to facilitate
communication between PTI, area residents,
District of Kitimat, Chamber of Commerce, RCMP,
Northern Health and other interested groups, at no
cost to the municipality.
iv.
For the purposes of the density-bonusing provisions of this
bylaw, "Affordable Housing" means the construction,
establishment, use and occupation of non-market rental
residential dwelling units, where the units are either
subsidized by a government authority or a minimum of
30% below fair market rent for a comparable unit of same
number of bedrooms such that the rental costs, including
utilities, do not exceed, or such other provisions as
secured through a Housing Agreement in accordance with
section 483 of the Local Government Act.
26.
Height of Building (Maximum): 12.5 metres
27.
Front Yard (Minimum):
a.
Building with reception/lobby: 75 metres;
b.
all other buildings: 4.5 metres
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Subdivision 10 - R3-B Multi-Family and Interim Residential Dormitory Zone (Continued)
9.4.10.
28.
Side Yard (Minimum):
a.
Dormitory building(s): 4.5 metres
b.
Building with exclusively accessory uses: 3 metres
c.
Single storey garage: 1.8 metres
29.
Read Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres
30.
Distances Between Buildings (Minimum): 9 metres
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6
Off-Street Parking
31.
Two parking spaces are required for every
ten sleeping
accommodation units or part thereof; adjustable as detailed below:
a.
Parking requirement may be reduced by one space for
each bike parking space provided, to a maximum reduction
of fifty parking spaces; and
b.
On-site bus parking may be provided at ratio of 1 bus per
every 85 beds or portion thereof, and total parking
requirement reduced by four spaces for each bus space.
32.
Each required off-street parking space shall be 28 m2 or more.
33.
Notwithstanding 9.4.1.17, up to three commercial vehicles may be
parked on the lands for purposes of an accessory shuttle service if
stored behind a building or landscape screen to minimize visibility
from the abutting street(s) or abutting residential or commercial
zoned land.
Access (Maximum)
34.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
35.
Up to two accesses of a width not exceeding 9 metres per lot shall
be allowed.
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9.4.10.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards
36.
See 9.4.1.7 to 9.4.1.11, except that 9.4.1.8 shall not apply for the
Residential Dormitory use.
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Subdivision 11 - R3-C Social Housing Development Zone
9.4.11. Permitted and Accessory Uses
1.
Permitted Principal Uses:
a.
Social Housing
b.
Senior Citizens Housing
2.
The following accessory uses are permitted:
a.
Home Business Address
3.
The following secondary uses are permitted when combined with
principal uses:
a.
Day Care (Child)
b.
Day Care (Adult)
c.
Education
d.
Office
e.
Personal Service Shop
f.
Public Assembly
g.
Restaurant
h.
Retail Trade
4.
Residential use is permitted on the ground floor; secondary uses
must be below or abut residential unit(s)
5.
The following accessory uses are permitted with established
principal or secondary uses:
a.
Buildings and structures necessary to accommodate the
requirements of the use
Conditions of Use - Residential
6.
Lot Area (Minimum): 185 sq m per dwelling unit, subject to a
minimum of 1,110 sq m
7.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 25%
8.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.5
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9.
Maximum Development: 55 units
10.
Distances Between Buildings (Minimum): 5.0 metres
Conditions of Secondary Use
11.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.3
12.
Area for Retail Trade (Maximum): 750 sq m per distinct unit
Conditions for All Uses in Zone (building envelope):
13.
Height of Buildings (Maximum): 15 metres
14.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres
15.
Side Yard (Minimum): 5.0 metres
16.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres
17.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 40 metres
18.
Lot Area: 0.75 ha
19.
Yard adjacent or abutting zones where principal use is residential
must include a landscape screen no less than 2.0m wide and
1.5m high.
Off-Street Parking
20.
Residential:
a.
One parking stall required per two dwelling units
b.
One visitor parking stall for every five units
c.
Covered bike storage must be provided with a minimum of
five bike stalls per 15 dwelling units
21.
Secondary Uses:
d.
For restaurants - one space for every 4.5 sq m of GLA
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e.
For public assembly - one space for every 4.5 sq m of
area
f.
For retail, personal service shops, offices and all
other secondary uses - 1.5 sq m parking area for every sq
m of GLA
g.
See also 9.5.1.6 to 9.5.1.9.
22.
Parking Prohibition see: 9.4.1.21 to 9.4.1.26
23.
Off-Street Loading and Unloading: See 9.5.1.11 and 9.5.1.12
Access:
24.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
25.
One access with a width not exceeding 7.5m per lot where the lot
has a frontage of 40m or less.
26.
Where a lot has a frontage of 40m or more, one additional access
not exceeding 7.5m is permitted.
Shipping Containers as Accessory Buildings and Structures: See 9.5.1.13 to
9.5.1.14
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3
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Subdivision 12 - R3-D Multi-Family Residential
9.4.12.
Permitted Use
1.
a.
Multi-Family Development
Permitted Accessory Use
b.
Day Care (Child)
c.
Day care (Adult)
d.
Home Occupation
e.
Home Business Address
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
Apartment buildings;
b.
Terrace dwellings;
c.
Accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Lot Area (Minimum):
a.
Apartment buildings shall have a minimum lot area of 155
sq m per dwelling unit, subject to a minimum of 930 sq m.
b.
Terrace dwelling buildings shall have a minimum lot area
of 200 sq m per dwelling unit, subject to a minimum of
1000 sq m.
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 2.6 metres per dwelling unit subject to a
minimum of 30 metres.
5.
Lot coverage (Maximum): 28%
6.
Floor Area Ration (Maximum):
a.
Terrace dwelling buildings shall have a maximum floor
area ratio of 0.7.
b.
Apartment dwellings shall have a maximum floor area ratio
of 0.82.
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Subdivision 12 - R3-D Multi-Family Residential (Continued)
9.4. 12
7.
Height of Building (Maximum):
a.
12.0 metres
b.
Notwithstanding 9.4.11.7(a), within 20 metres of an
abutting property zoned R1-A, R1-B, R1-C, R2-A, or R2-B
the maximum height shall be 9.0 metres.
8.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres
9.
Side Yard (Minimum): 5.0 metres
10.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres
11.
Distances between buildings (Minimum):
a.
apartment buildings - 9.0 metres;
b.
terrace dwellings with five or more units - 9.0 m;
c.
terrace dwellings with three or four units - 3.0 m.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
Off-Street Parking
12.
Two parking spaces are required per dwelling unit, both of which
must have unrestricted access to a highway. In addition, one
parking space with unrestricted access to a highway is required
for ever five dwelling units or part thereof.
13.
Each required off-street parking space shall be 28 m2 or more.
Access (Maximum)
14.
Each access shall be paved.
15.
One access not exceeding 7.5 m wide where the lot has a
frontage of less than 30 metres.
16.
Where a lot has a frontage of 30 m or more, one access of 7.5 m
plus an access not exceeding 3.7 m for every 15 m of frontage in
excess of 30 m.
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Subdivision 12 - R3-D Multi-Family Residential (Continued)
9.4.12.
17.
Points of access allowable under 9.4.11.16. may be combined
provided that no access shall exceed 9 m.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7 to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3
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Subdivision 13 - R4-A Multi-Family Residential
9.4.13.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Multi-Family Residence
b.
Day Care (Adult)
c.
Boarding House
d.
Rooming House
e.
Home Occupation
f.
Home Business Address
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
boarding houses;
b.
rooming houses;
c.
dormitory buildings;
d.
accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Lot Area (Minimum):
90 m² per occupant subject to a minimum of 930 m².
4.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 25%.
5.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.75.
6.
Height of Building (Maximum): 9 metres.
7.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
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Subdivision 13 - R4-A Multi-Family Residential (Continued)
9.4.13.
8.
Side Yard (Minimum): 5.5 metres.
9.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
Building Setbacks on Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
Off-Street Parking
10.
One off-street parking space is required per sleeping room plus
one parking space for every three sleeping rooms or part thereof.
Each parking space must have unrestricted highway access.
11.
Each required parking space shall be of a minimum area
28 m².
Access
12.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
13.
a.
No more than one access up to 7.5 metres wide per lot
where the lot has a frontage of less than 30 metres;
b. lots which have a frontage of 30 metres or more shall be
allowed one additional access not exceeding 3.7 metres in
width for every 15 metres of frontage in excess of 30
metres.
14.
Points of access allowable under 9.4.11.14. may be combined,
provided that no access resulting from such combination shall
exceed 9 metres in width.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7 to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
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Subdivision 14 - R4-B Bed & Breakfast Inn Residential Zone
9.4.14.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Bed and Breakfast Inn
Accessory Uses
2.
Dwelling unit for owner/operator
Conditions of Use
3.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot
a.
Bed and Breakfast Inn
b.
Accessory buildings and structures
4.
Lot area of .2 ha.
5.
Lot coverage maximum 25%
6.
Floor area ratio maximum 0.75
Building Setbacks
7.
All properties shall have a front yard of 9m or more.
8.
All properties shall have a side yard(s) of 5.5m or more.
9.
Side yards bounded by a street shall be 9m or more.
10.
All properties shall have a rear yard of 9m or more.
11.
Yards adjacent or abutting a residential zone or park include a
landscape screen no less than 2m wide and 1.5m high.
Off-Street Parking
12.
Two parking stalls plus one parking stall for each guest room and
one stall for each employee who does not reside on-site
13.
Parking areas adjacent or abutting a residential zone or park shall
include a landscape screen along the residential or park property
line no less than 2m wide and 1.5m high.
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Subdivision 14 - R4-B Bed & Breakfast Inn Residential Zone (Continued)
9.4.14.
Access
14.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
15.
a.
One access up to 7.5m wide per lot; except
b.
One or two accesses each no more than 7.5m wide, where
lot frontage is 75m or more.
16.
Points of access allowable under 9.4.12.14 may be combined
provided no access exceeds 9m wide.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7. to 9.4.1.13.
Signs:
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Subdivision 15 - R5-A Special Residential Zone
9.4.15.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Multi-Family Residence
b.
Home Business Address
c.
Welfare Home
d.
Rest Home
e.
Senior Citizens Housing
f.
Day Care (Adult)
g.
Temporary Uses in accordance with Part 9, Division 8
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
Welfare Homes;
b.
Rest Homes;
c.
Senior Citizens Housing;
d.
Accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Lot Area (Minimum): 600 m².
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 18 metres.
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Subdivision 15 - R5-A Special Residential Zone (Continued)
9.4.15.
5.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 25%.
6.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.5.
7.
Height of Building (Maximum): 9 metres.
8.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
9.
Side Yard (Minimum): 1.8 metres.
10.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
Off-Street Parking (Minimum)
11.
One parking space with unrestricted access to a highway is
required for every three beds in a welfare home or rest home.
12.
One space for each dwelling unit occupied exclusively by the
elderly.
13.
Each parking space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length and at least one parking space shall be within the
permissible building area for the purpose of constructing a garage
or carport.
Access (Maximum)
14.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
15.
a.
One access up to 7.5 metres wide per lot where the lot has
a frontage of less than 30 metres;
b. lots which have a frontage of 30 metres or more shall be
allowed one additional access not exceeding 3.7 metres in
width for every 15 metres of frontage in excess of 30
metres.
16.
Points of access allowable under 9.4.12.16. may be combined,
provided that no access resulting from such combination shall
exceed 9 metres in width.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7. to 9.4.1.13.
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
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Subdivision 16 - R6-A Special Residential Zone
9.4.16.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Single Family Residence
b.
Home Business Address
c.
Home Occupation
d.
The keeping of not more than two lodgers in each dwelling unit
e.
Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
one Manufactured home or detached dwelling having no
more than one dwelling unit;
b.
accessory buildings and structures.
3.
Lot Area (Minimum): 460 m².
4.
Lot Frontage (Minimum): 14 metres.
5.
Lot Coverage (Maximum): 25%.
6.
Floor Area Ratio (Maximum): 0.35.
7.
Height of Building (Maximum): 9 metres.
8.
Front Yard (Minimum): 4.5 metres.
9.
Side Yard (Minimum): 1.8 metres.
10.
Rear Yard (Minimum): 7.5 metres.
Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
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Subdivision 16 - R6-A Special Residential Zone (Continued)
9.4.16.
Off-Street Parking (Minimum)
11.
Two parking spaces are required for each Manufactured home or
detached dwelling, one of which must have unrestricted access to
a highway.
12.
Each parking space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length and at least one parking space shall be within the
permissible building area for the purpose of constructing a garage
or carport.
Access
13.
Each access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
14.
No more than one access up to 7.5 metres wide per lot.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7 to 9.4.1.13
Signs: See Part 9, Division 3.
Subdivision 17 - R6-B Manufactured Home Parks
9.4.17.
Permitted Uses
1.
a.
Manufactured Home Park
b.
Home Business Address
c.
Home Occupation
d.
Bed and Breakfast (B&B)
Conditions of Use
2.
Permitted buildings and structures per lot:
a.
Manufactured homes and accessory buildings and
structures;
b.
buildings and structures accessory to the Manufactured
home park use;
c.
residence for owner or operator.
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Subdivision 17 - R6-B Manufactured Home Parks (Continued)
9.4.17.
3.
Site Area (Minimum): 1 ha.
4.
Density (Maximum): 20 units per ha.
Off-Street Parking (Minimum)
5.
One parking space is required for each manufactured home. In
addition, one parking space is required for every three
manufactured home units or part thereof in a manufactured home
park.
6.
Each parking space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length.
Access (Maximum)
7.
Each access shall be paved if abutting street is paved.
8.
No manufactured home shall have direct access to a public
highway.
9.
a.
One access not exceeding 7.5 metres wide per lot where
the lot has a frontage of less than 30 metres;
b. where a lot has a frontage of 30 metres or more, one
additional access not exceeding 3.7 metres wide for every
15 metres of frontage in excess of 30 metres.
10.
Points of access allowable under 9.4.14.9. may be combined with
one another, provided that no access resulting from such
combination shall exceed 9 metres in width.
11.
Notwithstanding
the
regulations
of
Subdivision
15,
the
Manufactured Home Park shall conform to the regulations of
Division 13, Manufactured Home Park Regulations.
Subdivision 18 - R3-D1 Low Density Multi-Dwelling Residential
9.4.18
1. Permitted Uses
a. Single Detached Dwelling
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Permitted Accessory Uses
b. Day Care (Child)
c. Day Care (Adult)
d. Home Business Address
e. Temporary Uses in accordance with Part 9, Division 8
Conditions of Use
2. Permitted Number of Buildings and Structures per Lot:
a. One Single Detached Dwelling per Lot, to a maximum of four
Single Detached Dwellings
b. Accessory Buildings or Structures
3. Strata Lot Area (minimum): 450 m²
4. Strata Lot Frontage (minimum): 14 m per Single Detached Dwelling
5. Strata Lot Coverage (maximum): 30%, plus 30 m² for Accessory
Buildings, and a Garage or Carport
6. Gross Floor Area (maximum): 150 m2 per Single Detached Dwelling
7. Height of Buildings (maximum):
a. Two storeys, to a maximum height of 9 metres for Strata
Lots in the northwest half of the parent parcel
b. One storey, to a maximum height of 6 metres for Strata
Lots in the southeast half of the parent parcel
8. Front Yard (minimum): 4.5 metres
9. Side Yard (minimum): 1.5 metres
10. Rear Yard (minimum): 4.5 metres
11. Building Setbacks on a Corner Lot: Refer to 9.4.1.6.
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Off Street Parking and Internal Roads
12. Two Parking Spaces per Dwelling Unit, one of which must have
unrestricted access to a highway.
13. Each Parking Space shall be 3.5 metres in width and 6.5 metres in
length and one of the required Parking Spaces shall be within the
Permissible Building Area for the purpose of building a Garage or
Carport.
14. For strata and bare land strata developments, 1 visitor Parking
Space for every 2 Dwelling Units.
15. The minimum internal road width shall be 6 metres and no
parking shall be allowed on such internal access roads.
Access (maximum)
16. Each Access shall be paved if the abutting street is paved.
17. One Access not exceeding 7.5 metres in width is permitted where
Lot Frontage is less than 30 metres.
18. Second Access no wider than 3.7 metres is permitted for every 15
metres of Frontage in excess of 30 metres.
Snow Storage
19. An area equal to 25% of the required parking area shall be provided
for snow storage per Lot.
20. For strata and bare land strata developments, an area equal to 25%
of the required drive aisles shall be provided for snow storage.
21. Snow storage areas shall be located away from public roads and
other areas so that motorists and pedestrians sight lines are not
impacted.
22. Snow storage areas cannot be located in required parking areas.
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Refuse Storage & Landscaping
23. For strata and bare land strata developments:
a. All refuse and recycling bins shall have a Landscape Screen as to
be screened from adjacent Lots and Streets.
b. All Landscape Screens shall be a height equivalent to the height of
the refuse or recycling bin.
c. All refuse or recycling bins shall be located entirely within the
property boundary lines and not obstruct pedestrian and vehicle
traffic.
Accessory Buildings in Required Yards: See 9.4.1.7 to 9.4.1.13