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 |
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| Main uses |
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| 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 (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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