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RTA21 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Twenty-one

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

In short

Medium density multiple residential development and tourist accommodation.

Zone rules

PurposeMedium density multiple residential development and tourist accommodation.
Main uses
  • Indoor and outdoor recreation
  • Park and playground
  • Townhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Minimum lot area1,500 square metres
Minimum lot width20 metres
Maximum lot coverage15 percent
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 0.17
Maximum height11.6 metres
Front setback7.6 metres from any parcel boundary
Rear setback7.6 metres from any parcel boundary
Interior side setback7.6 metres from any parcel boundary
Street side setback7.6 metres from any parcel boundary
Other rules
  • Minimum 6 metres between principal use buildings
  • Minimum dwelling floor area 55 square metres; maximum 4 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 30 (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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