Fruitvale RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Fruitvale?
Short answer
In Fruitvale you may not park on a street for more than 48 hours in the same block, or overnight to live in a vehicle between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. In residential zones, no more than two recreational vehicles may be outdoors on a lot.
Key facts
| On the street | No parking on a street for more than 48 hours in the same block. No parking on a street overnight to take up temporary residence between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. In the downtown area on Schedule B, between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., no commercial vehicle, no trailer, and no recreational vehicle over 5,000 kg.Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 967, 2024, s. 14.1(a), (w), (y) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingon a street for a continuous period of time for more OVERNIGHT OCCUPANCY: on any street for the purpose of taking between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any day DOWNTOWN: on any street within the area shown outlined in red iii) Any recreational vehicle with gross vehicle weight greater |
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| On your property | In any residential zone, no more than two recreational vehicles outdoors on a lot. In a residential zone other than Rural Residential, no recreational vehicle over 5,500 kg licensed gross vehicle weight. Recreational vehicles include travel trailers, motorized homes, campers, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and tent trailers. One temporary vehicle shelter in the front yard, October 15 to April 15.Zoning Bylaw No. 846, consolidated, ss. 5.3.7(b), 5.3.7(d), 7.5.3(g); Section 3 definition · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingplace or permit a recreational vehicle in excess of 5,500 kg. licensed gross vehicle weight on permit more than two recreational vehicles outdoors on a lot in a residential zone; RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a transportable conveyance that may be registered as a vehicle by Installation is only permitted form October 15th through April 15th of the following year; |
| Living in an RV | Not on a street: parking to take up temporary residence or overnight accommodation is banned from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 967, 2024, s. 14.1(w) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingOVERNIGHT OCCUPANCY: on any street for the purpose of taking |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: parking over 48 hours $100; unlawful overnight occupancy $100; downtown parking violation $150; commercial vehicle in a residential zone $100. Municipal ticket: downtown parking $250 ($200 if paid within 30 days); commercial vehicles in residential zones $300 ($250).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 976, 2024, Schedule A, Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 967; Zoning Bylaw No. 846; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 921, Schedules 8 and 9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingExceed 48 hours parking $100 NO Unlawful occupancy $100 NO Downtown parking violation $150 YES Commercial vehicles in $100 YES Downtown Parking 14 250 200 5.3.7 300 250 |
| Bylaw | Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 967, 2024 (s. 14) and Zoning Bylaw 846, 2013 (s. 5.3.7).Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 967, 2024, s. 19; Zoning Bylaw No. 846, consolidated, Section 2.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThis Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Village of Fruitvale Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 967, 2024”. This Bylaw may be cited as “Village of Fruitvale Zoning Bylaw 846, 2013”. |
How it works
On streets, the Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw 967 (s. 14) sets the limits. On private lots, the Zoning Bylaw 846 (s. 5.3.7) does. Recreational vehicles include travel trailers, motorized homes, campers, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and tent trailers.
Good to know
- On a street: no parking for more than 48 hours in the same block. No parking overnight to take up temporary residence between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Downtown (the area on Schedule B): between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., no commercial vehicle, no trailer, and no recreational vehicle over 5,000 kg.
- On your property in any residential zone: no more than two recreational vehicles outdoors on a lot. In a residential zone other than Rural Residential, none over 5,500 kg licensed gross vehicle weight. One temporary vehicle shelter is allowed in the front yard from October 15 to April 15.
- We found no rules on RV parking on lots in rural zones, or on sleeping in an RV on a private lot. Ask the Village Office at 250-367-7551.
- Bylaw notice fines: parking over 48 hours $100; unlawful overnight occupancy $100; downtown parking $150; commercial vehicle in a residential zone $100. Municipal ticket: downtown parking $250 ($200 if paid within 30 days); commercial vehicle in a residential zone $300 ($250). The ticket schedule cites an older bylaw (No. 778), so confirm with the Village.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 967, 2024 (PDF), Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 846, consolidated (PDF), Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 976, 2024 (PDF), Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 921 (PDF), Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact, Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
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