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TA4 zone in Whistler: Tourist Accommodation Four

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

In short

Commercial tourist accommodation facilities within the principal commercial areas

Zone rules

PurposeCommercial tourist accommodation facilities within the principal commercial areas
Main uses
  • Hotel
  • Indoor and outdoor recreation
  • Inn
  • Lodge
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Minimum lot area1 hectare
Minimum lot width1/10th of parcel perimeter (frontage)
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityMaximum gross floor area 8,681 square metres, plus an additional 663 square metres for auxiliary uses, hotel operation, storage and workshop use
Maximum height12 metres and 4 storeys
Front setback9 metres
Rear setback9 metres
Interior side setback9 metres
Street side setback9 metres
Other rules
  • At least 60 percent of gross floor area must be used for tourist accommodation
  • Up to 40 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 6 (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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