{"title":"Coquitlam RV, boat and trailer parking rules","question":"Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?","slug":"rv-boat-trailer-parking","place":{"path":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","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":"City of Coquitlam","url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca"},"short_answer":"In Coquitlam, a trailer cannot be parked on a street unless it is attached to a vehicle able to tow it, and a vehicle longer than 6.5 m cannot park on a street from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. On a residential lot, zoning allows no more than two RV or boat trailers combined in accessory parking.","aliases":["park rv on street coquitlam","boat in driveway coquitlam","trailer parking bylaw coquitlam","motorhome parking coquitlam","recreational vehicle storage coquitlam"],"cost":"Street: bylaw notice $70 to $150 depending on the offence (no municipal ticket amount published for the current Street and Traffic Bylaw). Lot: bylaw notice $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days); municipal ticket $1,000.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"604-927-3580"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning and Development (zoning questions)","value":"604-927-3430"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Parking, City of Coquitlam","url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/1062/Parking"},{"title":"Parking in Coquitlam (Large Vehicle and Trailer Rules)","url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations"},{"title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF)","url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641"},{"title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF)","url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426"}],"related":[{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"Coquitlam unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/unsightly-property/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/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":"No trailer (including an RV or boat trailer) may be parked on a street unless it is attached to a vehicle able to tow it. A vehicle, mobile equipment or combination of vehicles longer than 6.5 metres may not be parked on any street from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., except in industrial zoned areas or with a permit. Any vehicle left on a street for more than 48 hours without movement must be moved off that block for at least 4 hours before returning. Vehicles licensed for 4,600 kg or more are barred from streets except in industrial zones (passenger vehicles of any weight rating may park, subject to other rules).","short":"No unattached trailers; 48 hours without moving","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"s. 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 9.1.5, 9.2","quotes":["No person shall park a trailer on any street without the trailer being attached to a vehicle","combination of vehicles exceeding 6.5","metres in length on any street between the hours of 8:00 p. m. and 7:00 a. m., except within","an industrial zoned area or with permission granted by","at any place on a street for any continuous period exceeding 48 hours without movement.","the owner or driver must remove the vehicle from that block for a period","licensed for a gross vehicle weight of 4, 600 kg or more on","passenger vehicles of any gross vehicle weight rating may be parked on any street,"]},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations","title":"Parking in Coquitlam, City of Coquitlam","section":"Large Vehicle and Trailer Rules","quotes":["Trailers cannot be parked on a street unless they are attached to a vehicle that can tow them.","longer than 6.5 metres are not allowed to park on streets between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"on_property":{"label":"On your property","value":"Zoning limits, in the Part 10 low-density residential zones, Part 22 legacy zones and the RT-2, RM-1 and RMH-1 zones: accessory off-street parking may not hold more than two recreational vehicle or boat trailers combined (unless inside a building); RVs over 3.7 m high (unless inside a building); RV or boat trailers in a side yard setback (unless screened by a solid fence or landscaping at least 1.8 m high); RV or boat trailers over 7.6 m long (unless inside a building, or no longer than the driveway, up to 15.2 m); or RVs not owned by the occupant or owner. The Unsightly Premises Bylaw also bars outdoor storage of more than 2 RVs on residential property.","short":"Max 2 RV or boat trailers; over 7.6 m must be enclosed","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170","title":"Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"s. 508(5)","quotes":["This section applies to all zones in Part 10 Low-Density Residential Zones and Part 22","Legacy Zones, and to the RT-2, RM-1 and RMH-1 zones.","greater than two of any combination of recreational vehicle or boat trailers unless","recreational vehicles exceeding 3.7 metres in height, unless completely enclosed","recreational vehicles or boat trailers within an interior or exterior side yard setback","screened from the adjacent side lot line by a solid fence or landscaping not less","recreational vehicles or boat trailers which exceed 7.6 metres in length unless:","to a maximum length of 15.2 metres.","recreational vehicles or commercial vehicles not owned by the occupant or owner"]},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166","title":"Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions) (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"s. 201, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE","quotes":["includes motor home, camper, travel trailer, tent trailer or boat"]},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"s. 5.2(n)","quotes":["more than 2 recreational vehicles"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"living_in":{"label":"Living in an RV","value":"No on streets: no one may occupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked on a street. No on lots: residential use of a mobile home, tent, trailer or recreation vehicle is prohibited in all zones unless the Zoning Bylaw specifically permits it.","short":"No on streets or lots unless zoning permits","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"s. 16.1","quotes":["No person shall occupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked upon any street."]},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170","title":"Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"s. 503(1)","quotes":["The following uses are prohibited in all zones, except where specifically permitted in this","Residential use of a mobile home, tent, trailer or recreation vehicle;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice (within 14 days / full): living in a vehicle on a street $50 / $100; vehicle over 6.5 m $100 / $150; trailer not attached $35 / $70; parking where prohibited $35 / $70; occupying an RV on a lot, or unlawful RV parking on a residential lot, $100 / $150. Municipal ticket: $1,000 for the two lot offences.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule A, Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026","quotes":["Occupy vehicle on street 16.1 50 100","Park vehicle over 6.5 metres 11.1 100 150","Improper trailer storage 11.2 100 150","Unattached trailer 16.2 35 70","Park where prohibited 9.1 35 70","Move vehicle within one block 9.2 35 70"]},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule A, Zoning Bylaw","quotes":["Occupy recreation 503(1) 100 150 n/a","Unlawful parking on residential lot 508(5) 100 150 n/a"]},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule B-30, Zoning Bylaw","quotes":["Occupy recreation vehicle/tent/trailer 503(1) 1000","Every provision of the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996, the contravention of which","constitutes an offence, other than those specifically enumerated in this Schedule, has a penalty","amount of $1000.00."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (parking and living in vehicles on streets); Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 (s. 503, s. 508(5)); Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"Title","quotes":["BYLAW NO. 5499, 2026","A Bylaw to regulate traffic and the use of streets in the City of Coquitlam"]},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166","title":"Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions) (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"s. 101","quotes":["City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996"]},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","section":"s. 1","quotes":["City of Coquitlam Unsightly Premises Bylaw"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nStreet rules are in the [Street and Traffic Bylaw 5499](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641). Rules for storing RVs and boat trailers on your lot are in the Zoning Bylaw (section 508(5)) and the [Unsightly Premises Bylaw 3213](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426).\n\n## Good to know\n\n- On the street: no trailer unless attached to a vehicle able to tow it. No vehicle or combination longer than 6.5 m from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., except in industrial zones or with a permit.\n- Any vehicle left on a street more than 48 hours without moving must be moved off that block for at least 4 hours before returning. Vehicles licensed for 4,600 kg or more are barred from streets except in industrial zones.\n- On a lot in the Part 10 low-density residential zones, Part 22 legacy zones and the RT-2, RM-1 and RMH-1 zones, accessory parking may not hold: more than two RV or boat trailers combined, RVs over 3.7 m high, trailers over 7.6 m long (unless inside a building), RV or boat trailers in a side yard setback (unless screened by a solid fence or landscaping at least 1.8 m high), or RVs not owned by the occupant or owner. Inside a building is exempt from some limits.\n- The Unsightly Premises Bylaw also bars outdoor storage of more than 2 recreational vehicles on residential property.\n- Living in a vehicle: banned on streets, and residential use of a trailer, tent or recreation vehicle is prohibited in all zones unless zoning specifically permits it.\n- Bylaw notice (within 14 days / full): living in a vehicle on a street $50 / $100; vehicle over 6.5 m $100 / $150; trailer not attached $35 / $70; parking where prohibited $35 / $70; occupying an RV on a lot, or unlawful RV parking on a residential lot, $100 / $150. A municipal ticket for the two lot offences is $1,000.\n- Other zones: ask Planning and Development at 604-927-3430. To report a problem, call Bylaw Services at 604-927-3580.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations","title":"Parking in Coquitlam, City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641","title":"Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170","title":"Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166","title":"Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions) (PDF), City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426","title":"Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF), City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/260/Rezonings-Zoning-Bylaw-Text-Amendments","title":"Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments, City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","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/coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json"}}