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RTA16 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Sixteen

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

In short

Medium density duplex and townhouse dwellings, also available for tourist accommodation.

Zone rules

PurposeMedium density duplex and townhouse dwellings, also available for tourist accommodation.
Main uses
  • Duplex dwelling
  • Townhouse
  • Park and playground
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Minimum lot area985 square metres; per dwelling unit: duplex 418 square metres, townhouse 297 square metres
Minimum lot width20 metres
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityFloor site ratio 0.40; minimum usable site area per dwelling unit: duplex 279 square metres, townhouse 232 square metres
Maximum height7.6 metres (duplex dwelling); 10.7 metres (townhouse building)
Front setback7.6 metres (fee simple and bare land strata lots)
Rear setback7.6 metres (fee simple and bare land strata lots)
Interior side setback3 metres (fee simple and bare land strata lots)
Other rules
  • With 2 or more buildings on one parcel: 6 metres between buildings, 8 metres from a parcel line and 8 metres from an internal access road
  • Minimum dwelling unit floor area 55 square metres; maximum 4 bedrooms per principal 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 25 (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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