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Canal Flats RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

Canal Flats, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Canal Flats, no one may occupy a vehicle or RV parked on a boulevard for more than 72 hours. No vehicle may park more than 120 consecutive hours, except RVs from March 1 to October 31. Unlicensed vehicles and trailers may not park on any street, lane or boulevard.

Key facts

On the streetNo one may occupy a vehicle or RV parked on a boulevard for more than 72 hours. No vehicle may be parked more than 120 consecutive hours, except RVs from March 1 to October 31 each year. Unlicensed vehicles and trailers may not be parked on any street, lane or boulevard. Vehicles may not be parked on a boulevard next to a curb, on a sidewalk, within 6 m of an intersection, within 2 m of a driveway or within 5 m of a hydrant. 'Recreation vehicle' includes boats, pontoons and personal watercraft on trailers.Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014, s. 7(2)-(3); definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
no person shall occupy any vehicle or recreation vehicle parked on a boulevard in excess of 72 hours
for a consecutive period longer than 120 hours, except recreational vehicles during the
period of March 1st to October 31st of each year.
without having a valid licence and number plate affixed to and
as well as boats, pontoons and personal water craft on trailers
On your propertyA motor vehicle, boat, trailer or RV may not be stored dismantled or broken up, or in a state of disrepair (including mould growth or one or more flat tires), unless it is in an enclosed building (not a temporary structure) and not visible from another property or public place.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026, Part 2, property standards · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Store a motor vehicle, boat, trailer or recreational vehicle
in a state of disrepair, including mould growth or one or more flat tires, unless the
Living in an RVNo. Using a tent, trailer, motor home or other recreational vehicle as a permanent residence is prohibited in all zones. On a boulevard, no one may occupy a vehicle or RV for more than 72 hours.Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019, s. 1.4; Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014, s. 7(2)(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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The use of a tent, trailer, motor home, or other recreational vehicle as a permanent
residence is prohibited in all zones.
no person shall occupy any vehicle or recreation vehicle parked on a boulevard in excess of 72 hours
FineOccupy a vehicle on a boulevard over 72 hours: municipal ticket $100; bylaw notice $50 ($25 within 14 days, $75 after 28 days). Park over 120 hours: municipal ticket $100; bylaw notice $50 ($25/$75). Unlicensed vehicle or trailer on a road or lane: municipal ticket $100 plus towing; bylaw notice $50 plus towing costs ($25/$75).Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 231, 2020, Schedule F; Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 242, 2021, Bylaw 242, Schedule A (Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Occupy a vehicle on a boulevard for more than 72 hours 7(2)(c) $100.00
Park for longer than 120 hours 7(3)(f) $100.00
in lane or on any road right of way 7(3)(n) $100.00 plus towing cost
Occupy a vehicle on a
Park for longer than 120
Park unlicensed vehicle or
$50 $25 $75 No
BylawVillage of Canal Flats Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014; Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 (s. 1.4); Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014, Title page; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026, Citation · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
ROADS AND TRAFFIC BYLAW No. 159, 2014
Village of Canal Flats Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026

How it works

The Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014 sets the street rules. "Recreation vehicle" includes boats, pontoons and personal watercraft on trailers. On your own lot, the Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026 covers how vehicles are stored, and the Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 bans living in an RV.

Steps

  1. On a street, lane or boulevard, make sure the vehicle or trailer is licensed.
  2. Do not occupy a vehicle or RV on a boulevard for more than 72 hours.
  3. Move any vehicle before it has been parked 120 consecutive hours. RVs are exempt from March 1 to October 31 each year.
  4. On your lot, keep any vehicle, boat, trailer or RV in running order, or inside an enclosed building where it is not visible.

Good to know

  • Vehicles may not be parked on a boulevard next to a curb, on a sidewalk, within 6 m of an intersection, within 2 m of a driveway or within 5 m of a hydrant.
  • On your property, a vehicle, boat, trailer or RV may not be stored dismantled or in disrepair (including mould growth or flat tires) unless it is in an enclosed building, not a temporary structure, and not visible from another property or public place.
  • Using a tent, trailer, motor home or other RV as a permanent residence is prohibited in all zones.
  • The Zoning Bylaw sets no limit on RV, boat or trailer number, size or location on a lot that we could find.
  • Fines: occupying a vehicle on a boulevard over 72 hours, parking over 120 hours, or an unlicensed vehicle or trailer on a road or lane. Municipal ticket $100 each (the unlicensed one plus towing); bylaw notice $50 each ($25 within 14 days, $75 after 28 days), plus towing costs for the unlicensed one.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Roads and Traffic Bylaw No. 159, 2014 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 296, 2026 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 242, 2021 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats (read 2026-11-08)
  5. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 231, 2020 (PDF), Village of Canal Flats (read 2026-11-08)

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