RM1 Zoning in Kamloops - Multi-Unit 1 - Low Density
RM1: Multi-Unit 1 - Low Density is a residential zoning district in the City of Kamloops. Low-density multi-unit development in single- and two-unit dwellings.
On a typical RM1-zoned lot you can expect site coverage up to 40%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Maximum density is 25 dwelling units per hectare. The resolver floors the site-area calculation and never treats a project total as a per-lot count.
Intent of the RM1 district
Low-density multi-unit development in single- and two-unit dwellings.
RM1 at a glance
| Max storeys (by right) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 40% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in RM1
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Unit 1 - Low Density | 3000 m² | - | - | - | - |
Permitted uses in RM1
- Multi-Unit Residential consisting of Single-Detached and/or Two-Unit Dwellings
RM1 zoning FAQ
What is RM1 zoning in Kamloops?
RM1 (Multi-Unit 1 - Low Density) is a residential zoning district in the City of Kamloops. Low-density multi-unit development in single- and two-unit dwellings.
What can you build on RM1-zoned land in Kamloops?
Permitted uses in RM1 include Multi-Unit Residential consisting of Single-Detached and/or Two-Unit Dwellings. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in RM1?
RM1 permits a maximum of 2 storeys. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in RM1 zoning?
RM1 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Maximum density is 25 dwelling units per hectare. The resolver floors the site-area calculation and never treats a project total as a per-lot count. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in Kamloops
- MHP - Manufactured Home Park
- MHS - Manufactured Home Subdivision
- R1 - Residential 1
- R2 - Residential 2
- R3 - Residential 3
- R4 - Residential 4
- R5 - Residential 5
- R6 - Residential 6
Look up a specific address in Kamloops
Source: official Kamloops zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated October 2026