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
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
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.
There are no meeting scheduled for December 2024. Refer to the table below for the 2025 meeting schedule.
| 2025 Meeting Dates |
|---|
| January 27, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 |
| March 31, 2025 |
| April 28, 2025 |
| May 26, 2025 |
| June 30, 2025 |
| July 28, 2025 |
| August 25, 2025 |
| September 29, 2025 |
| October 27, 2025 |
| November 24, 2025 |
Meeting agendas and minutes
| Date | Agendas | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024 | ||
| March 25, 2024 | ||
| June 26, 2023 | ||
| February 27, 2023 | ||
| January 30, 2023 | ||
| November 28, 2022 |
Contact
Planning Department
604-935-8170
