---
title: "RM56 zone in Whistler: Residential Multiple Fifty Six"
place: Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/whistler
zone: RM56
bylaw: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/zoning/rm56/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/zoning/rm56.json"
---

# RM56 zone in Whistler: Residential Multiple Fifty Six

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

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Medium-density comprehensive residential development next to major recreation and commercial facilities
- **Main uses:** Duplex dwelling; Tourist accommodation in duplex dwellings and townhouses; Townhouse
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50%
- **Maximum density:** Total gross floor area 6250 m²; per strata lot 190, 202 or 252 m² depending on lot (Strata Plan VR2083); 30 dwelling units maximum
- **Maximum height:** 14 m (townhouse); 10.6 m (duplex dwelling)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5 m (auxiliary building or structure)
- **Front setback:** 7.0 m from a public highway
- **Rear setback:** 3 m from all other parcel boundaries
- **Interior side setback:** 3 m from all other parcel boundaries
- **Street side setback:** 7.0 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 56](https://www.whistler.ca/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-_and_Parking_Bylaw_303_2015_2026-08-07.pdf#page=442) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Whistler: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/zoning/rm56/_