Frequently Requested Bylaws

Whistler, British Columbia · summary & facts

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Please note that bylaws are continually being amended and consolidated. Bylaws and the frequently requested page are updated as they are adopted by Council. For the most current information regarding bylaws and bylaws in process, please contact Legislative Services. ## Contact For bylaw questions relating to parking, noise, business licensing, animal control, garbage, and property maintenance, please contact: Bylaw Services 604-935-8280 [email protected] For zoning and land use questions, please contact: Planning Department 604-935-8170 [email protected] For all other bylaw questions, please contact: Legislative Services [email protected] ## Frequently requested bylaws list Filter by bylaw categoryAnimals and environment (7)Building and development (7)Business (6)Bylaw enforcement and tickets (5)Fire (2)Land use (5)Other (7)Parking (3)Parks and recreation (4)Tourist accommodation (3)Utilities (8) * ### Animal Responsibility Bylaw A bylaw to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to animals in the Resort Municipality of Whistler. **Bylaw No.** 2218 **Year adopted:** 2019 * ### Board of Variance Bylaw A bylaw to establish a board of variance and its procedures. **Bylaw No.** 2412 **Year adopted:** 2024 * ### Building Permit Fees and Charges A Bylaw to impose fees and charges under the authority of Section 194 of the Community Charter in relation to, all or part of a service of the municipality, the use of municipal property, or the exercise of authority to regulate, prohibit or impose requirements. **Bylaw No.** 2483 **Year adopted:** 2025 * ### Building Regulation Bylaw A Bylaw to regulate construction and administer the British Columbia Building & Plumbing Code in the Resort Municipality of Whistler. **Bylaw No.** 2482 **Year adopted:** 2025 * ### Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw Consolidated "business licence and regulation bylaw no. 2253, 2019" **Bylaw No.** 2253 **Year adopted:** 2019 * ### Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointment Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 1808 **Year adopted:** 2007 * ### Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2174 **Year adopted:** 2018 * ### Cemetery Management Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2367 **Year adopted:** 2023 * ### Cheakamus Crossing District Energy System Fee Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 1951 **Year adopted:** 2010 * ### Council Procedure Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2207 **Year adopted:** 2018 * ### Cross Connection Control Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2233 **Year adopted:** 2019 * ### Emergency Measures Bylaw A Bylaw to authorize the Resort Municipality of Whistler to plan for dealing with emergencies and disasters including declaring a local state of emergency. **Bylaw No.** 1593 **Year adopted:** 2002 * ### Environmental Protection Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2426 **Year adopted:** 2025 * ### Exotic Dancing Control Bylaw To restrict or prohibit the types of entertainment which are permitted in an establishment which is licenced under the Act and Regulations. **Bylaw No.** 1408 **Year adopted:** 2010 * ### Fire and Life Safety Bylaw A bylaw to regulate fire protection services, fireworks, and the safety and protection of persons and property. **Bylaw No.** 2201 **Year adopted:** 2020 * ### Firearms Regulation Bylaw A bylaw to regulate and prohibit the discharge of firearms. **Bylaw No.** 874 **Year adopted:** 1991 * ### Land Use Procedures and Fees Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2205 **Year adopted:** 2022 * ### Liquor Licence and Cannabis Retail Licence Application Processing Fee Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2374 **Year adopted:** 2022 * ### Municipal Ticket Information System Implementation Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 1719 **Year adopted:** 2005 * ### Noise Regulation Bylaw A bylaw to regulate noise within the Resort Municipality of Whistler. **Bylaw No.** 2362 **Year adopted:** 2022 * ### Nuisance Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 305 **Year adopted:** 1983 * ### Official Community Plan Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2199 **Year adopted:** 2018 * ### Once Through Water Usage Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2198 **Year adopted:** 2018 * ### Outdoor Potable Water Usage Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2179 **Year adopted:** 2018 * ### Parking and Traffic Bylaw Learn about parking and traffic regulations in Whistler's official bylaw. **Bylaw No.** 2177 **Year adopted:** 2018 * ### Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2460 **Year adopted:** 2024 * ### Pesticide Use Regulation Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 1822 **Year adopted:** 2007 * ### Property Maintenance Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 810 **Year adopted:** 1990 * ### Public Outdoor Space Regulation Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2480 **Year adopted:** 2026 * ### Sewer User Fee Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 1895 **Year adopted:** 2009 * ### Sign Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 558 **Year adopted:** 1987 * ### Smoking Regulation Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2136 **Year adopted:** 2017 * ### Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 1332 **Year adopted:** 1989 * ### Solid Waste Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2469 **Year adopted:** 2025 * ### Special Event Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2171 **Year adopted:** 2019 * ### Tourist Accommodation Regulation Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2142 **Year adopted:** 2017 * ### Tree Protection Bylaw Whistler's bylaw protecting and regulating tree cutting. **Bylaw No.** 2435 **Year adopted:** 2025 * ### Water Tax Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 2231 **Year adopted:** 2019 * ### Water User Fee and Regulation Bylaw **Bylaw No.** 1826 **Year adopted:** 2007 * ### Works and Services Charges Bylaw No. 2489, 2025 **Bylaw No.** 2489 **Year adopted:** 2025 * ### Zoning and Parking Bylaw Learn about Whistler's parking laws; detailed in the zoning bylaw PDF. **Bylaw No.** 303 **Year adopted:** 2015