---
title: "RTA26 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Twenty-Six"
place: Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/whistler
zone: RTA26
bylaw: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/zoning/rta26/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/zoning/rta26.json"
---

# RTA26 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Twenty-Six

Medium-density market oriented dwelling units in townhouse and duplex form, with density incentives earned by provision of amenities.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Medium-density market oriented dwelling units in townhouse and duplex form, with density incentives earned by provision of amenities.
- **Main uses:** Townhouse; Duplex
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
- **Minimum lot area:** 1.2 ha
- **Minimum lot width:** 1/10 of a parcel perimeter
- **Maximum density:** Base density four dwelling units, 900m² gross floor area; up to 41 dwelling units, 10,085m² gross floor area if required amenities are provided; each dwelling unit at least 55m²
- **Maximum height:** 8m (townhouse)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5m
- **Front setback:** 4.5m from lot lines abutting Highway 99, Nancy Greene Way or Lot 1, Plan 13243; 7.25m from any other lot line
- **Rear setback:** 4.5m from lot lines abutting Highway 99, Nancy Greene Way or Lot 1, Plan 13243; 7.25m from any other lot line
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5m from lot lines abutting Highway 99, Nancy Greene Way or Lot 1, Plan 13243; 7.25m from any other lot line
- **Street side setback:** 4.5m from lot lines abutting Highway 99, Nancy Greene Way or Lot 1, Plan 13243; 7.25m from any other lot line
- **Other rules:** Higher density requires amenities: 36 employee housing units, a bridge, and dykes and flood control works; Two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit; Dwellings may be used for tourist stays of up to 2 guests per bedroom, maximum 8 per dwelling, when not lived in; No building within 4.5m of any statutory right of way

## Source

- [Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 12, item 43](https://www.whistler.ca/wp-content/uploads/Zoning-_and_Parking_Bylaw_303_2015_2026-08-07.pdf#page=295) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Whistler: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/zoning/rta26/_