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title: Coquitlam RV, boat and trailer parking rules
question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/coquitlam
category: Parking, tickets and driving
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owner_body: City of Coquitlam
sources_read: 2026-11-05
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# Coquitlam RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

**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.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**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.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Services, 604-927-3580
- Phone: Planning and Development (zoning questions), 604-927-3430

## Key facts

- **On the street:** 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).
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, s. 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 9.1.5, 9.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641)
  - Official wording: "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,"
  - Source: [Parking in Coquitlam, Large Vehicle and Trailer Rules](https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **On your property:** 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.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508, s. 508(5)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "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"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 201, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "includes motor home, camper, travel trailer, tent trailer or boat"
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 5.2(n)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)
  - Official wording: "more than 2 recreational vehicles"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Living in an RV:** 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.
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, s. 16.1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641)
  - Official wording: "No person shall occupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked upon any street."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508, s. 503(1)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** 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.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "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"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Zoning Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Occupy recreation 503(1) 100 150 n/a" … "Unlawful parking on residential lot 508(5) 100 150 n/a"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-30, Zoning Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** 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.
  - Source: [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, Title](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641)
  - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 5499, 2026" … "A Bylaw to regulate traffic and the use of streets in the City of Coquitlam"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 101](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996"
  - Source: [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 1](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Unsightly Premises Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Street 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).

## Good to know

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Unsightly Premises Bylaw also bars outdoor storage of more than 2 recreational vehicles on residential property.
- 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.
- 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.
- Other zones: ask Planning and Development at 604-927-3430. To report a problem, call Bylaw Services at 604-927-3580.

## Official forms and pages

- [Parking, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1062/Parking)
- [Parking in Coquitlam (Large Vehicle and Trailer Rules)](https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations)
- [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641)
- [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426)

## Related questions

- [Coquitlam unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/unsightly-property.md)

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- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
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- [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Parking in Coquitlam, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/184/Parking-Regulations) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6125641) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1170) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1166) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=1248426) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/260/Rezonings-Zoning-Bylaw-Text-Amendments) (read 2026-11-05)

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