Board of Variance

Residential construction in Creekside

The Board of Variance is a quasi-judicial body independent from Council that deals with appeals for minor variances to Whistler’s Zoning Bylaw.

Committee Members

  • John Cooper, Chair
  • Rhegan Williamson
  • Sarah Olner
  • Lindsay Clarke, RMOW Planner
  • Laurie-Anne Bourdon, RMOW Recording Secretary

Meeting schedule

Last Monday of each month (except December), unless staff has determined there are no applications for the Board to consider.

Meetings of the Board of Variance Committee, start at 5:30 p.m. and will be held over Microsoft Teams until further notice.

Application process

  • Determine if your proposal is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Variance.
  • Call the Planning Department to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss your proposal. Staff will review the process, application submission requirements and timing.
  • Submit a completed Board of Variance Application with the required documentation and fees. Submission of incomplete information may delay the process.
  • Attend the Board of Variance hearing to present your application.

Fees

In accordance with Board of Variance Bylaw 2412, 2023, the application fee is $4,000.

Meeting schedule

2024 Meeting Dates
January 29, 2024
February 26, 2024
March 25, 2024
April 29, 2024
May 27, 2024
June 24, 2024
July 29, 2024
August 26, 2024
September 23, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 25, 2024

Meeting agendas and minutes 

DateAgendasMinutes
July 29, 2024PDF
March 25, 2024PDFPDF
June 26, 2023PDFPDF
February 27, 2023PDFPDF
January 30, 2023PDFPDF
November 28, 2022PDFPDF

Contact

Planning Department
604-935-8170

Related Links

Section 536 of the Local Government Act