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RTA18 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Eighteen

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

In short

Medium density residential use and tourist accommodation.

Zone rules

PurposeMedium density residential use and tourist accommodation.
Main uses
  • Park and playground
  • Townhouse
  • Apartment
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses (no auxiliary residential dwelling units)
Maximum lot coverage15 percent
Maximum densityGross floor area 5,757 square metres for the zone; maximum 46 dwelling units; minimum site area per dwelling unit 348 square metres for the first two units and 139 square metres for each additional unit
Maximum height13.7 metres
Front setback7 metres
Rear setback3 metres
Interior side setback3 metres
Other rules
  • Minimum dwelling unit floor area 32.5 square metres
  • Minimum 6 metres between buildings
  • Dwelling units may be used for temporary accommodation when not lived in

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 12, item 27 (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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