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RTA11 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Eleven

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

In short

Provide for low-density detached residential dwellings which are also available for tourist accommodation, and for auxiliary residential dwelling units for employee use.

Zone rules

PurposeProvide for low-density detached residential dwellings which are also available for tourist accommodation, and for auxiliary residential dwelling units for employee use.
Main uses
  • Detached Dwelling
  • Park and Playground
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary Residential Dwelling Unit (inside the principal residential building or an auxiliary building with parking use, employee housing only)
  • Auxiliary Uses
Minimum lot area1,010 square metres (parcel created by subdivision)
Minimum lot width15 metres (frontage)
Maximum lot coverage30 percent
Maximum densityDetached dwelling gross floor area by parcel size: 371 square metres (parcel 1399 square metres or less); 465 square metres (1400 to 2499); 700 square metres (2500 or more)
Maximum height8.2 metres (garage: 5 metres)
Maximum height, accessory buildingsGarage: 5 metres
Front setback7.6 metres
Rear setback7.6 metres
Interior side setbackPrincipal building: 4.0 metres (parcel 1399 square metres or less); 6.0 metres (parcel more than 1399 square metres); 3.0 metres from a ski or trail access right of way
Accessory building setbacksSide 3.0 metres for an auxiliary building containing parking use (which may also contain an auxiliary residential dwelling unit)
Other rules
  • Minimum usable site area depends on parcel size: 554, 694 or 1045 square metres
  • Only one principal building per parcel
  • Detached dwellings may host up to 10 guests as temporary accommodation when not lived in
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit: 32.5 to 80 square metres, up to 2 bedrooms, one kitchen

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 12, item 21 (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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