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RS-E3 zone in Whistler: Residential Single Estate Three

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

In short

Low density detached residential dwellings, auxiliary residential dwelling units and auxiliary uses.

Zone rules

PurposeLow density detached residential dwellings, auxiliary residential dwelling units and auxiliary uses.
Main uses
  • Detached dwelling
  • Park and playground
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Two auxiliary buildings for parking use
  • One detached auxiliary residential dwelling unit
  • One auxiliary residential dwelling unit for employee housing
  • One auxiliary building for arena use
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityDetached dwelling 465 square metres; parking building 56.7 square metres; detached auxiliary residential dwelling unit 153 square metres (111.5 square metres for employee housing); arena building 2000 square metres
Maximum height7.6 metres (building); 5 metres (garage); 14 metres (arena)
Front setback6 metres from all parcel boundaries
Rear setback6 metres from all parcel boundaries
Interior side setback6 metres from all parcel boundaries
Street side setback6 metres from all parcel boundaries
Other rules
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling units may not be used for temporary accommodation of paying guests
  • Maximum 8 parking spaces required for an arena use

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 12, item 36 (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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