Coquitlam RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

Coquitlam, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

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.

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).Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, s. 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 9.1.5, 9.2; Parking in Coquitlam, Large Vehicle and Trailer Rules · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 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, 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.
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.Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508, s. 508(5); Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 201, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE; Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 5.2(n) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 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 includes motor home, camper, travel trailer, tent trailer or boat more than 2 recreational vehicles
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.Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, s. 16.1; Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508, s. 503(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person shall occupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked upon any street. 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;
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.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Zoning Bylaw; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-30, Zoning Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 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 Occupy recreation 503(1) 100 150 n/a Unlawful parking on residential lot 508(5) 100 150 n/a 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.
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.Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026, Title; Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions), s. 101; Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording BYLAW NO. 5499, 2026 A Bylaw to regulate traffic and the use of streets in the City of Coquitlam City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 City of Coquitlam Unsightly Premises Bylaw

How it works

Street rules are in the Street and Traffic Bylaw 5499. Rules for storing RVs and boat trailers on your lot are in the Zoning Bylaw (section 508(5)) and the Unsightly Premises Bylaw 3213.

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

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Sources

Parking in Coquitlam, City of Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 5499, 2026 (PDF), City of Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
Zoning Bylaw 3000, Part 5 General Regulations, s. 503 and 508 (PDF), City of Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
Zoning Bylaw 3000, Parts 1 and 2 (definitions) (PDF), City of Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 3213, 1998 (PDF), City of Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
Rezonings and Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments, City of Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)

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