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TA2 zone in Whistler: Tourist Accommodation Two

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

In short

Commercial tourist accommodation that complements the scale and density of surrounding development

Zone rules

PurposeCommercial tourist accommodation that complements the scale and density of surrounding development
Main uses
  • Hotel
  • Indoor and outdoor recreation
  • Inn
  • Lodge
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
  • Auxiliary office
Minimum lot area2,900 square metres
Minimum lot width1/10th of parcel perimeter (frontage)
Maximum lot coverage30 percent
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 0.30
Maximum height8 metres and 2 storeys
Front setback7.5 metres
Rear setback7.5 metres
Interior side setback7.5 metres
Street side setback7.5 metres
Other rules
  • At least 70 percent of gross floor area must be used for tourist accommodation
  • Up to 30 percent of gross floor area may be used for restaurant, lounge, personal services, retail, public beverage house, entertainment and assembly use

Source: Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (consolidation dated August 8, 2026), s. Part 15, item 4 (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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