Public Notices

Bylaw No. 2813, City of Kimberley Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, Amendment No. 186, 2026

This bylaw proposes to rezone the property located at 505 4th Avenue, legally described as Lot 1 District Lot 2999 Kootenay District Plan NEP4043 except Plan 8929 (PID: 015-067-131) from Residential Standard Zone (RS) to a new zone titled Multiple Unit Mixed-Use Residential (RMMU). This rezoning is proposed to accommodate a multiple unit mixed-use development on the subject property. 

Rezoning Map Link

The proposed RMMU zoning designation would accommodate multiple unit residential as the primary land use with provision for limited accessory commercial uses on the ground floor of a multi-unit residential building.

The proposed RMMU zoning regulations are similar to those set out in other RM Multiple Unit Residential zones but with provisions for additional height and allowance for limited ground floor commercial uses. The allowable mix of permissible accessory commercial uses, including convenience store, art and craft studio, health and wellness practitioner, restaurant, or retail, is consistent with other mixed-use zones and the accessory community commercial use recently established for other residential zones. Like other RM zones, the proposed RMMU zone sets a maximum building height of 12m for most buildings but increases the potential bonus height provision to allow up to 18m in height for principal buildings where a housing agreement is established designating at least 20% of units as affordable housing. The proposed RMMU zone maintains the step back requirements in accordance with other tall building zones to help mitigate impacts to neighbouring properties and ensure that building massing maintains a pedestrian-friendly scale.

After considering correspondence received from community members, and a report from staff (see link to report below), Council approved first reading of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment at the regular meeting of Council on Monday, June 22, 2026. 

Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2813 - 505 4th Ave Report

As the proposed zoning amendment aligns with the Official Community Plan and the purpose of the amendment is to allow residential development, a public hearing must not be held in accordance with Provincial legislation. A zoning amendment bylaw does not take effect unless Council approves three readings and adoption (final approval) of the bylaw at regular open meetings of Council.

Questions? Please contact the Planning department planning@kimberley.ca.