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RM7 zone in Whistler: Residential Multiple Seven

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

In short

High density multiple residential development.

Zone rules

PurposeHigh density multiple residential development.
Main uses
  • Apartment
  • Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Minimum lot area5,000 m²
Minimum lot width1/10th of parcel perimeter
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum densityFloor site ratio 1.10; maximum one dwelling unit per 50 m² of usable site area
Maximum height12 m (any building)
Front setback7.6 m from any parcel boundary
Rear setback7.6 m from any parcel boundary
Interior side setback7.6 m from any parcel boundary
Street side setback7.6 m from any parcel boundary
Other rulesMinimum 6 m between principal use buildings

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 13, item 7 (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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