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RTA-C1 zone in Whistler: Comprehensive Residential/Tourist Accommodation One

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

In short

Low-density detached residential dwellings also available for tourist accommodation, and auxiliary residential dwelling units for employee use.

Zone rules

PurposeLow-density detached residential dwellings also available for tourist accommodation, and auxiliary residential dwelling units for employee use.
Main uses
  • Detached dwelling
  • Park and playground
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit (employee housing only)
Minimum lot width8 metres (frontage)
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityNo more than 14 separate parcels; detached dwelling gross floor area set by lot (280 to 390 square metres); up to 90 square metres more for an auxiliary residential dwelling unit with a housing agreement
Maximum height8 metres (building); 5 metres (garage)
Front setback3 metres from any parcel boundary; 7.6 metres from a strata plan parcel boundary
Rear setback3 metres from any parcel boundary; 7.6 metres from a strata plan parcel boundary
Interior side setback3 metres from any parcel boundary; 7.6 metres from a strata plan parcel boundary
Street side setback3 metres from any parcel boundary; 7.6 metres from a strata plan parcel boundary
Other rules
  • Detached dwellings may be used for tourist stays of up to eight guests when not lived in
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit up to 90 square metres (not over 40 percent of the detached dwelling), up to three bedrooms; not to be used for tourist accommodation
  • Auxiliary parking use up to 80 square metres (90 with a housing agreement)
  • Not both an auxiliary dwelling building and an auxiliary parking building on one parcel

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 12, item 40 (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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