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RTA35 zone in Whistler: Residential/Tourist Accommodation Thirty-Five

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

In short

Medium density residential development for townhouses and apartments, also available for tourist accommodation.

Zone rules

PurposeMedium density residential development for townhouses and apartments, also available for tourist accommodation.
Main uses
  • Townhouses
  • Apartments
Each use is limited to specific Key Plan Areas set out in Table 12A.
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses, including front desk facilities
Maximum densitySet separately for each Key Plan Area (A to V) in Table 12A, e.g. Area A: 32 townhouse units and 3,914 m² gross floor area; Area K: 107 apartment units and 9,222 m²
Maximum height13.7 m or 4 storeys, whichever is less (most Key Plan Areas); 19.8 m or 6 storeys, whichever is less (Key Plan Areas K and O)
Front setback7 m from a highway
Rear setback3 m from all other parcel boundaries
Interior side setback3 m from all other parcel boundaries
Street side setback7 m from a highway
Other rules
  • Land in the zone may not be subdivided
  • Townhouse and apartment 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 60 (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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