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

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

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeMedium-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 area1.2 ha
Minimum lot width1/10 of a parcel perimeter
Maximum densityBase 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 height8m (townhouse)
Maximum height, accessory buildings5m
Front setback4.5m from lot lines abutting Highway 99, Nancy Greene Way or Lot 1, Plan 13243; 7.25m from any other lot line
Rear setback4.5m from lot lines abutting Highway 99, Nancy Greene Way or Lot 1, Plan 13243; 7.25m from any other lot line
Interior side setback4.5m from lot lines abutting Highway 99, Nancy Greene Way or Lot 1, Plan 13243; 7.25m from any other lot line
Street side setback4.5m 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 (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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