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RTA15 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Fifteen

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

In short

Residential use and tourist accommodation in a multiple residential building.

Zone rules

PurposeResidential use and tourist accommodation in a multiple residential building.
Main usesTownhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Minimum lot area1,000 square metres
Minimum lot width1/10th of parcel perimeter (minimum frontage)
Maximum lot coverage20 percent
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 0.31; minimum useable site area 61 square metres per dwelling unit
Maximum height10.7 metres
Front setback7.5 metres from all parcel boundaries
Rear setback7.5 metres from all parcel boundaries
Interior side setback7.5 metres from all parcel boundaries
Street side setback7.5 metres from all parcel boundaries
Other rules
  • Minimum 6 metres between principal buildings
  • Maximum 3 bedrooms per dwelling unit
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling units are prohibited

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 12, item 24 (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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