{"title":"Ashcroft RV, boat and trailer parking rules","question":"Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Ashcroft?","slug":"rv-boat-trailer-parking","place":{"path":"ca/bc/ashcroft","name":"Ashcroft","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"parking-and-driving","name":"Parking, tickets and driving"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Village of Ashcroft","url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca"},"short_answer":"In Ashcroft, an RV may be stored on private property in a driveway or side or rear yard if it is not used as a dwelling. RVs may not be parked or stored on Village boulevards or public property, and living in one is not allowed.","aliases":["rv parking ashcroft","park trailer street ashcroft","camper in driveway ashcroft","live in rv ashcroft"],"cost":"Bylaw notice $130 ($91 if paid within 5 days, $169 after 30 days; $300 for a 2nd offence, $500 for a 3rd or later) for a visitor RV over 7 days, an RV on a boulevard or right-of-way, or too many RVs on a lot. Using an RV as a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling is $250 ($175, $325; $500 then $750 for repeats).","how_long":"A visitor may use an RV on private property for at most 7 consecutive days, generally one stay a year. Getting an RV ready for travel on a boulevard is limited to 48 hours.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Enforcement Officer","value":"236-597-1607"},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Enforcement","value":"bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"250-453-9161","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (PDF)","url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026 (PDF)","url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Ashcroft bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"Ashcroft unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/unsightly-property/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Ashcroft zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/logan-lake","name":"Logan Lake","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lillooet","name":"Lillooet","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/clinton","name":"Clinton","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lytton","name":"Lytton","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kamloops","name":"Kamloops","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/merritt","name":"Merritt","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"}],"topic":{"title":"RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},"facts":{"on_street":{"label":"On the street","value":"RVs may not be parked, stored or left on Village rights-of-way, boulevards or public property except as the Traffic Bylaw allows, and seasonal off-season storage there is banned from October 15 to April 15. Getting an RV ready for travel on a boulevard is limited to 48 hours. Sleeping in an RV on a highway overnight is prohibited.","short":"Generally not allowed; no sleeping overnight","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","section":"s. 3.5(b), 3.5(d)","quotes":["RVs may not be parked, stored, or left standing on Village rights-of-way, boulevards, or other public property, except in accordance with the Village's Traffic Bylaw.","being the period from October 15 to April 15 each year.","must not exceed forty-eight (48) hours."]},{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","section":"s. 3.11","quotes":["Occupancy of a recreational vehicle for overnight accommodation while it is parked on a highway is prohibited."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"on_property":{"label":"On your property","value":"An RV may be stored on private property only if not used as a dwelling, kept in good repair, and parked in a driveway or side or rear yard without blocking sidewalks, road access or visibility. No more than one RV per residential lot unless the Zoning Bylaw permits more.","short":"1 RV, not lived in, in driveway or side/rear yard","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","section":"s. 3.5(e)","quotes":["RVs may be stored on private property only if they are not being used as dwellings, are maintained in good repair, and are parked in a driveway or side/rear yard without blocking sidewalks, road access, or visibility.","No more than one RV may be stored on a residential lot unless otherwise permitted under the Zoning Bylaw."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"living_in":{"label":"Living in an RV","value":"Not allowed as a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling on any property. Visitors may use an RV on private property for at most 7 consecutive days (generally one stay a year), not blocking sidewalks or sightlines. Not allowed on boulevards or public land without written authorization. No overnight occupancy on a highway.","short":"No as permanent dwelling; visitors up to 7 days","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","section":"s. 3.5(a), 3.5(c), 3.5(d)","quotes":["are not permitted to be used as permanent or semi-permanent dwellings on any property within the Village of Ashcroft.","Visitors staying with friends or family may occupy an RV for a maximum of seven (7) consecutive days","Temporary RV occupancy is not permitted on boulevards, public rights-of-way, or other Village-owned lands unless expressly authorized in writing by the Village."]},{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","section":"s. 3.11","quotes":["Occupancy of a recreational vehicle for overnight accommodation while it is parked on a highway is prohibited."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: RV used as a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling $250 ($175 if paid within 5 days, $325 after 30 days; $500 then $750 for repeats). Visitor RV use over 7 days, RV on a boulevard or right-of-way, or too many RVs on a lot: $130 ($91, $169; $300, $500).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","section":"Schedule D","quotes":["The following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845.","Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days)","Unauthorized use of RV 3.5(a) $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 as permanent/semi- permanent dwelling","Visitor RV use exceeding 3.5(b) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 7 days","RV parked/stored on 3.5(c) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 boulevard or rights-of- way","Excess number of RVs 3.5(d) $130 $91 $169 $300 $500 stored on lot"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5; Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.11; Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 753 (scanned; not readable).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited as the \"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025\"."]},{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","section":"s. 2","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited as the \"Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026\"."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf) (s. 3.5) covers recreational vehicles (RVs), and the [Zoning Bylaw No. 890](https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf) adds related rules. The provisions we read do not mention boats or utility trailers. The Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 753 is posted only as a scanned PDF, so its street parking time limits could not be read.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. On the street or other public land: do not park, store or leave an RV on Village rights-of-way, boulevards or public property, except as the Traffic Bylaw allows. Seasonal off-season storage there is banned from October 15 to April 15.\n2. On your property: store the RV in a driveway or side or rear yard, in good repair, not used as a dwelling, and without blocking sidewalks, road access or visibility. Keep to one RV per residential lot unless the Zoning Bylaw permits more.\n3. For visitors: an RV may be used on private property for at most 7 consecutive days, without blocking sidewalks or sightlines.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- An RV may not be a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling on any property.\n- Sleeping in an RV on a highway overnight is prohibited, and RVs on boulevards or public land need written authorization.\n- Getting an RV ready for travel on a boulevard is limited to 48 hours.\n- Commercial vehicles over 5,000 kg are barred in residential zones. The Zoning Bylaw also bans parking vehicles over 5,500 kg GVW in R zones, except recreational vehicles.\n- For boats and trailers, ask the Village which rules apply.","sources":[{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bylaw-No.-879-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-2025.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bylaw-No.-890-2026-Village-of-Ashcroft-Zoning-Bylaw.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/rv-boat-trailer-parking/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json"}}