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RM3 zone in Whistler: Residential Multiple Three

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

In short

Moderate density multiple residential development, also permitting auxiliary residential dwelling units for a manager and staff.

Zone rules

PurposeModerate density multiple residential development, also permitting auxiliary residential dwelling units for a manager and staff.
Main uses
  • Duplex
  • Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit
Minimum lot area985 m²
Minimum lot width20 m
Maximum lot coverage35%
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 0.30 (townhouse use); auxiliary residential use up to 280 m² gross floor area; auxiliary building for indoor recreation up to 235 m²
Maximum height10.7 m (any building)
Front setback7.6 m
Rear setback7.6 m
Interior side setback7.6 m
Other rules
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit permitted: 1 per 38 dwelling units, up to 4 in total; not for tourist accommodation
  • Minimum 6 m between principal buildings
  • Minimum dwelling unit gross floor area 55 m²; maximum 4 bedrooms in a principal dwelling unit

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 13, item 3 (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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