Coldstream RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Coldstream?
Short answer
In Coldstream, no vehicle may stay parked on a public road for more than 48 hours, and camping on any road is banned. On your lot, RV storage depends on lot size under the Zoning Bylaw. Parking over 48 hours is a $25 bylaw notice or $100 municipal ticket.
Key facts
| On the street | No parking on a highway (public road) for a continuous period of more than 48 hours, or for the main purpose of storing or repairing a vehicle, or so that it blocks traffic. Camping on any highway is prohibited, day or night. Parking at a signed Kalamalka Lake public access is banned 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. where posted.District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, s. 8.a, s. 11, s. 18.b · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingon any highway for a continuous period exceeding 48 hours; upon any highway for the principal purpose of storing or repairing any No person shall camp either by night or by day on any highway within the District of It shall be an offence to park or leave parked any vehicle or trailer at any public |
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| On your property | RV or travel trailer (outdoor storage): lot 280 to 500 m², 1 unit up to 6 m long; over 500 m² but under 1 ha, 1 up to 11 m; 1 ha or more, 1 (2 on 4 ha or more). A boat, off-road vehicle or utility trailer must be parked or stored on the driveway, at least 1 m from all lot lines, in an accessory building, or in the rear yard setback area (listed as alternatives).District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 301.12(1), (2) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThe outdoor storage of a Recreation Vehicle (RV) is permitted under the following: (*2) Minimum lot area of 280 m2, i. 1 RV, Class B (e.g. Camper Van), travel trailer, or a mounted Truck 1 RV or travel trailer not exceeding 11 m in length. up to 2 RVs, travel trailers, or any A watercraft, off-road utility vehicle (ORV), and/or utility trailer must be parked or stored: a minimum of 1 m from all lot lines; (b) a minimum of 1 m from all lot lines; (c) within an Accessory Building; or |
| Living in an RV | On a street: no camping, day or night. On a lot: an RV may be a temporary residence only during new construction under an active Building Permit, on a lot of 0.4 ha or more, with no permanent service connection or foundation, and with a registered covenant and a letter of credit (Zoning Bylaw s. 301.11).District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, s. 11; District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), s. 301.11(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo person shall camp either by night or by day on any highway within the District of A Temporary Residence is permitted during the period of new construction of a Principal Building on a residential lot, under the following conditions: must be on a parcel with a minimum of lot area of 0.4 ha or greater; allows for a Recreation Vehicle (RV) to be used as a Temporary Residence a Restrictive Covenant must be registered, pursuant to the Land Title Act, an irrevocable unconditional Letter of Credit (LOC) from a chartered bank |
| Fine | Parked on a highway over 48 hours: bylaw notice $25 ($15 early; $50 late), or municipal ticket $100. Parked for storing or repairing: same amounts. Unlawful use of land (zoning): bylaw notice $150 ($100 early; $200 late), or municipal ticket $175. No ticket is listed for camping on a highway.District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 4; District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 5; District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013, Appendix 1; District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012, Schedule 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingParked on any highway for a 8.a. (4) continuous period $25 $15 $50 Yes Parked on any highway for a continuous period exceeding 48 $100.00 Unlawful use of Land, Building, or 100.1 $150 $100 $200 Yes 3. Unlawful use of Land, Building or Structure 100.1(8) $175.00 |
| Bylaw | District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009 (street parking, camping); Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (on-property storage, temporary residence).District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009, title; District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026), title page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingTraffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009 Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 |
How it works
On the street: under the Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw 1549, no vehicle may park on a highway (public road) for a continuous period of more than 48 hours, for the main purpose of storing or repairing it, or so that it blocks traffic. Camping on any highway is prohibited, day or night. Parking at a signed Kalamalka Lake public access is banned from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. where posted.
On your property: the Zoning Bylaw 1838 limits outdoor storage of an RV or travel trailer by lot size:
- lot of 280 to 500 m²: 1 unit up to 6 m long;
- over 500 m² but under 1 ha: 1 unit up to 11 m;
- 1 ha or more: 1 unit (2 on 4 ha or more).
A boat, off-road vehicle or utility trailer must be parked or stored on the driveway, at least 1 m from all lot lines, in an accessory building, or in the rear yard setback area.
Steps
- Do not leave a vehicle, RV or trailer on the road for more than 48 hours.
- Store your RV on your lot within the length and number limits for your lot size.
- Keep stored units out of any statutory right-of-way or easement.
- To report a problem, call Bylaw Compliance at 250-550-1503.
Good to know
- Living in an RV: not allowed on a street. On a lot, an RV may be a temporary residence only during new construction under an active building permit, on a lot of 0.4 ha or more, with no permanent service connection or foundation, and with a registered covenant and a letter of credit.
- The Zoning Bylaw states a 280 m² minimum for RV storage. What applies on a smaller lot is not stated, so ask Bylaw Compliance.
- Parking over 48 hours, or for storing or repairing, is a $25 bylaw notice ($15 early, $50 late) or a $100 municipal ticket. Storing against the zoning rules falls under "unlawful use of land": a $150 bylaw notice ($100 early, $200 late) or a $175 municipal ticket.
- No ticket is listed for camping on a highway.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- District of Coldstream Traffic and Highway Regulation Bylaw No. 1549, 2009 (read 2026-11-06)
- District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (consolidated to June 8, 2026) (read 2026-11-06)
- District of Coldstream Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1636, 2013 (read 2026-11-06)
- District of Coldstream Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1598, 2012 (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Compliance, District of Coldstream (read 2026-11-06)
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