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RTA34 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Thirty-Four

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

In short

Apartment dwellings that are also available for tourist accommodation, with associated recreational and commercial uses.

Zone rules

PurposeApartment dwellings that are also available for tourist accommodation, with associated recreational and commercial uses.
Main uses
  • Apartment
  • Child care facility
  • Indoor recreation
  • Neighbourhood public house
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Personal service
  • Restaurant
  • Retail
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Minimum lot area8,408 m²
Maximum lot coverage50% of the useable site area
Maximum densityMaximum 44 dwelling units; total gross floor area 4,495 m² (apartment uses 3,620 m², commercial uses 875 m²)
Maximum height13.7 m or 4 storeys, whichever is less (principal building)
Front setback7.6 m
Rear setback6.1 m
Interior side setback6.1 m (side parcel line)
Other rulesApartment units may be used for temporary accommodation when not occupied for residential use

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 12, item 59 (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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