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RTA2 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Two

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

In short

Provide low density residential development in either townhouse or detached dwellings, which are also available for tourist accommodation.

Zone rules

PurposeProvide low density residential development in either townhouse or detached dwellings, which are also available for tourist accommodation.
Main uses
  • Detached Dwelling
  • Townhouse
  • Park and Playground
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary Residential Dwelling Unit (inside a detached dwelling, in a sewer specified area)No auxiliary buildings are permitted.
Minimum lot area560 square metres (parcel created by subdivision); townhouses not permitted on parcels under 1.5 hectares
Minimum lot width15.24 metres (parcel created by subdivision)
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityDetached dwelling: 325 square metres of gross floor area or floor space ratio of 0.35, whichever is less; townhouse unit: 220 square metres; no more than 16 single family dwelling units and 26 townhouse units in the zone
Maximum heightDetached dwelling: 7.6 metres (frontage 18.0 metres or greater), 6.6 metres or 2 storeys, whichever is less (frontage under 18.0 metres); townhouse building: 7.6 metres
Front setback7.6 metres
Rear setback7.6 metres (all buildings)
Interior side setback3 metres (detached dwelling and townhouse)
Other rules
  • Land may be used for detached dwellings or townhouses, but not both
  • Minimum distance between townhouse buildings is 2.5 metres
  • Detached dwellings and townhouses may host up to 10 guests as temporary accommodation when not lived in
  • Maximum 5 bedrooms in a detached dwelling; no auxiliary buildings permitted

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