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RM53 zone in Whistler: Residential Multiple Fifty-Three

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

In short

Medium-density comprehensive residential development next to major recreation and commercial facilities

Zone rules

PurposeMedium-density comprehensive residential development next to major recreation and commercial facilities
Main uses
  • Tourist accommodation
  • Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Maximum densityTotal gross floor area 5390.8 m²; per strata lot 188.6, 201.2 or 262.3 m² depending on lot; 27 dwelling units maximum
Maximum height14 m (townhouse)
Maximum height, accessory buildings5 m (auxiliary building or structure)
Front setback7.0 m from a public highway
Rear setback3 m from all other parcel boundaries
Interior side setback3 m from all other parcel boundaries
Street side setback7.0 m if next to a public highway; otherwise 3 m

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 13, item 54 (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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