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LR6 zone in Whistler: Leisure Recreation Six

Whistler, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Permit hostel and related uses.

Zone rules

PurposePermit hostel and related uses.
Main uses
  • Hostel
  • Detached Dwelling
  • Assembly
  • Concession
  • Park and Playground
All other uses are prohibited.
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary Buildings and Auxiliary Uses
  • Auxiliary Residential Dwelling Unit
Minimum lot area.14 ha
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityAll principal uses on a site: 800 square metres of gross floor area or floor space ratio of .35, whichever is lower; detached dwelling: 465 square metres or FSR .35, whichever is lower; hostel: 800 square metres or FSR .35, whichever is lower
Maximum height10.7 metres (principal use building)
Front setback7.6 metres (detached dwelling); 10 metres from parcel boundaries (hostel)
Rear setback7.6 metres (detached dwelling); 10 metres from parcel boundaries (hostel)
Interior side setbackDetached dwelling: 3 metres (floor area 325 square metres or less); 6 metres (greater than 325 square metres). Hostel: 10 metres from parcel boundaries
Other rules
  • Minimum distance between buildings is 6.0 metres
  • Maximum 4 bedrooms in a detached dwelling
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit: 32.5 to 75 square metres, up to two bedrooms, and not for tourist accommodation
  • Hostel: at least 100 square metres, and at least 75 percent of sleeping area in dormitories

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 11, item 8 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The consolidation is printed by authority of the Corporate Officer under section 139 of the Community Charter. Zones marked deleted in the bylaw (RM8, RM32, RR3, TP1 to TP3, CR3, CR5, CR6, LNP, LNL) are not listed. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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