RM16 zone in Whistler: Residential Multiple Sixteen

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

In short

Medium density, slope-responsive residential use.

Zone rules

Purpose	Medium density, slope-responsive residential use.
Main uses	Indoor and outdoor recreation Park and playground Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Minimum lot area	3.5 hectares
Maximum lot coverage	20%
Maximum density	Maximum 7,358 m² gross floor area and 62 dwelling units on any parcel
Maximum height	10.7 m (townhouse)
Front setback	7.6 m from all parcel boundaries
Rear setback	7.6 m from all parcel boundaries
Interior side setback	7.6 m from all parcel boundaries
Street side setback	7.6 m from all parcel boundaries
Other rules	Minimum dwelling unit gross floor area 110 m² Minimum 6 m between buildings At least 75% of required parking must be enclosed or underground Auxiliary residential dwelling units are prohibited

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 13, item 16 (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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