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Seeking volunteer for Board of Variance

Join the Whistler Board of Variance as a volunteer board member for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2026. 

Visit the Committees of Council webpage for details and how to apply.

Applications are due before February 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

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

Residential construction in Creekside

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 (PDF) with all the required documentation and fees. In accordance with Board of Variance Bylaw 2412, 2023, the application fee is $4,000.
  • Attend the Board of Variance hearing to present your application.

Committee members

  • Rhegan Williamson, chair
  • Sarah Olner
  • Evan Taylor
  • Lindsay Clarke, RMOW planner
  • Marie Vesely, 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 are held over Microsoft Teams.

2026 Meeting dates
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 30, 2026
April 27, 2026
May 25, 2026
June 29, 2026
July 27, 2026
August 31, 2026
September 28, 2026
October 26, 2026
November 30, 2026

Meeting agendas and minutes 

AgendasMeeting minutes
October 27, 2025 – Agenda (PDF)
July 28, 2025- Agenda (PDF)July 28, 2025 – Minutes (PDF)
April 28, 2025 – Agenda (PDF)April 28, 2025 – Minutes (PDF)
January 27, 2025 – Agenda (PDF)January 27, 2025 – Minutes (PDF)
July 29, 2024 – Agenda (PDF)July 29, 2024 – Minutes (PDF)
March 25, 2024 – Agenda (PDF)March 25, 2024 – Minutes (PDF)
June 26, 2023 – Agenda (PDF)June 26, 2023 – Minutes (PDF)
February 27, 2023 – Agenda (PDF)February 27, 2023 – Minutes (PDF)
January 30, 2023 – Agenda (PDF)January 30, 2023 – Minutes (PDF)

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