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Abbotsford RV, boat and trailer parking rules

Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?

Abbotsford, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In Abbotsford, an RV 6.7 metres or longer registered to an Abbotsford address can park on the street next to your home for up to 36 consecutive hours, then must move off that block for at least 48 hours. No one may live in it on the street, and a trailer must stay attached to a vehicle. Yard rules are in zoning.

Key facts

On the streetNo parking on a highway for more than 72 continuous hours. Trailers may not be parked on a street unless attached to a motor vehicle and able to be driven away. The RV time limit in s. 51 does not apply to RVs under 6.7 m. An RV 6.7 m or longer registered to an Abbotsford address may park next to its owner's home (or another owner's, with consent) for up to 36 consecutive hours, then must move off that block for at least 48 hours. A detached camper may not be left on a street.Street and Traffic Bylaw, 2021 (No. 3066), s. 42(1)(u); Street and Traffic Bylaw, 2021 (No. 3066), s. 50; Street and Traffic Bylaw, 2021 (No. 3066), s. 51; Street and Traffic Bylaw, 2021 (No. 3066), s. 1 "recreational vehicle" · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
on a highway for a continuous period of more than 72 hours.
park a trailer on a highway, unless the trailer is attached to a motor vehicle and is
capable of being drawn at all times;
that was removed or detached from a recreational vehicle, or other vehicle, on a
This section does not apply to a recreational vehicle less than 6.7 metres in length.
immediately adjoining the place of residence of the owner or driver for a period of not more than 36
for a period of at least 48 hours before parking the recreational vehicle on
a motorized or non-motorized recreational watercraft, including a trailer designed
On your propertyNo count limit found. In most residential and rural zones a boat longer than 8.6 m must be fully enclosed in a building. No RV, boat or utility trailer may be parked or stored on a lawn or landscaped area (except in the A1 to A6 agricultural zones). Under the Good Neighbour Bylaw, a vehicle, boat, trailer or RV may not be stored on a landscaped area, dismantled, or in disrepair (for example flat tires) unless fully enclosed.Zoning Bylaw No. 2400-2014, Section 140 General Regulations, s. 140.4; Good Neighbour Bylaw, 2024 (No. 3068-2024), consolidated to March 31, 2026, s. 7(1)(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
No person shall park or store on a TH1, TH2, SSMUH, N, RR, CR, SR, RS, RH1 or
a boat in excess of 8.6 m in length, except when completely enclosed within a Building.
No vehicle, Commercial Vehicle, Recreational Vehicle or utility trailer is to be parked or stored on a lawn or Landscaped Area, except as specifically permitted in the A1,
store a motor vehicle, boat, trailer or recreational vehicle
on a landscaped portion of the property,
dismantled or broken up, or
in a state of disrepair, including mould growth or one or more flat tires, unless the
Living in an RVNot on a street: nobody may live or work in an RV or trailer parked on a highway. On a lot: no vehicle, including an RV, may be used as a dwelling, except that an RV may be used as a dwelling for up to 72 consecutive hours in any 30-day period if its registered owner is not a resident of the lot.Street and Traffic Bylaw, 2021 (No. 3066), s. 50(a); Zoning Bylaw No. 2400-2014, Section 140 General Regulations, s. 140.4.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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occupy a recreational vehicle or a trailer as living or working quarters while the
recreational vehicle or the trailer is parked on a highway;
Except where specified as a permitted use, no vehicle, including a Recreational
Dwelling Unit for up to 72 consecutive hours in any 30 day period provided that the
registered owner of the Recreational Vehicle is not a Resident of the Lot.
FineBylaw notice: parking over 72 hours on a street $75; within 5 m of a hydrant $250; living in an RV on a street or breaking RV length and time rules $500. Zoning or Good Neighbour storage breaches: $500 (municipal ticket $1,000). $50 off if a bylaw notice is paid within 14 days.Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, 2020 (No. 3017), s. 7(1) Table 1; s. 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Section 42 (1) (a) to (e) and (g) to (w) and $75
Section 42 (1) (f) [parking] of the Street $250
$500 for a bylaw contravention dealt with by bylaw notice;
$1 000 for a bylaw contravention dealt with by municipal ticket;
is discounted by $50 if the penalty is paid in full within 14 days of the delivery of the bylaw notice.
BylawStreet and Traffic Bylaw, 2021 (Bylaw No. 3066-2021), Divisions 4 and 5; Zoning Bylaw, 2014 (Bylaw No. 2400-2014), s. 140.4 (including 140.4.4 and 140.4.11); Good Neighbour Bylaw, 2024 (Bylaw No. 3068-2024), s. 7Street and Traffic Bylaw, 2021 (No. 3066), title; Zoning Bylaw No. 2400-2014, Section 140 General Regulations, title; Good Neighbour Bylaw, 2024 (No. 3068-2024), consolidated to March 31, 2026, title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Street and Traffic Bylaw, 2021
Bylaw No. 3066-2021
Zoning Bylaw No. 2400-2014
.4 Parking and Storage of Vehicles (B/L 3246-2022, 3691-2025, 3704-2026)
.11 Urban Beekeeping (B/L 3249-2022, 3691-2025)
Good Neighbour Bylaw, 202 4 Bylaw No. 3068-2024 [Consolidated and printed by authority of the Corporate Officer under section 139 of the Community Charter. Includes amendmen t

How it works

On streets, the Street and Traffic Bylaw treats "recreational vehicles" as motor homes, campers, trailers designed as living quarters, and boats and their trailers. Yard rules are separate and are set by zoning (s. 140.4 of the Zoning Bylaw) and the Good Neighbour Bylaw.

On the street

  • No parking on a highway for more than 72 continuous hours.
  • Trailers may not be parked on a street unless attached to a motor vehicle and able to be driven away. A detached camper may not be left on a street.
  • The RV time limit does not apply to RVs under 6.7 m. An RV 6.7 m or longer registered to an Abbotsford address may park next to its owner's home (or another owner's, with consent) for up to 36 consecutive hours, then must move off that block for at least 48 hours.
  • Nobody may live or work in an RV or trailer parked on a street.
  • Parking is also banned on boulevards and sidewalks, and within 5 m of a hydrant.

On your property

  • No count limit was found. In most residential and rural zones a boat longer than 8.6 m must be fully enclosed in a building.
  • No RV, boat or utility trailer may be parked or stored on a lawn or landscaped area (except in the A1 to A6 agricultural zones).
  • Under the Good Neighbour Bylaw, a vehicle, boat, trailer or RV may not be stored on a landscaped area, dismantled, or in disrepair (for example flat tires) unless fully enclosed.
  • No vehicle, including an RV, may be used as a dwelling on a lot, except that an RV may be used as a dwelling for up to 72 consecutive hours in any 30-day period if its registered owner is not a resident of the lot.

Good to know

  • A bylaw notice is $75 for parking over 72 hours on a street and $250 within 5 m of a hydrant. Other breaches fall under the general penalty: a $500 bylaw notice or a $1,000 municipal ticket. A bylaw notice is $50 less if paid within 14 days of delivery.
  • The City's Parking Regulations page says legally parked vehicles with no time limit sign may stay up to 72 hours.
  • Report a vehicle with the Bylaw Service Request form or call Bylaw Services at 604-864-5512.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Street and Traffic Bylaw, 2021 (No. 3066) (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Zoning Bylaw No. 2400-2014, Section 140 General Regulations (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Good Neighbour Bylaw, 2024 (No. 3068-2024), consolidated to March 31, 2026 (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Bylaw Enforcement Bylaw, 2020 (No. 3017) (read 2026-11-05)
  5. Bylaw Services, City of Abbotsford (read 2026-11-05)
  6. Parking Regulations, City of Abbotsford (read 2026-11-05)

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