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Ashcroft RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

Ashcroft, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

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.

Key facts

On the streetRVs 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.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, s. 3.5(b), 3.5(d); Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
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.
Occupancy of a recreational vehicle for overnight accommodation while it is parked on a highway is prohibited.
On your propertyAn 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.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, s. 3.5(e) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
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.
Living in an RVNot 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.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, s. 3.5(a), 3.5(c), 3.5(d); Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
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.
Occupancy of a recreational vehicle for overnight accommodation while it is parked on a highway is prohibited.
FineBylaw 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).Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
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
BylawGood Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5; Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 3.11; Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 753 (scanned; not readable).Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, s. 1.1; Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, s. 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025".
This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Village of Ashcroft Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026".

How it works

The Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879 (s. 3.5) covers recreational vehicles (RVs), and the Zoning Bylaw No. 890 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.

Steps

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. For visitors: an RV may be used on private property for at most 7 consecutive days, without blocking sidewalks or sightlines.

Good to know

  • An RV may not be a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling on any property.
  • Sleeping in an RV on a highway overnight is prohibited, and RVs on boulevards or public land need written authorization.
  • Getting an RV ready for travel on a boulevard is limited to 48 hours.
  • 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.
  • For boats and trailers, ask the Village which rules apply.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, s. 3.5 and Schedule D, Village of Ashcroft (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Zoning Bylaw No. 890, 2026, Village of Ashcroft (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)

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