Gold River RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Gold River?
Short answer
In Gold River, an unattached RV or trailer may not be parked on any street. On a residential lot, each single-family dwelling may store a combined total of three: one camper body, one camping trailer, one utility trailer or one pleasure boat, in any combination.
Key facts
| On the street | No parking an unattached recreational vehicle or trailer on any street. A recreational vehicle may not be stopped or parked continuously on any highway for more than four hours. Any motor vehicle may not stay on a street more than 72 hours without movement. Vehicles over 4,600 kg (other than recreational vehicles) are limited to two consecutive hours.Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 667, 2008, s. 5.1(a)-(c); Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 667, 2008, s. 5.1(r) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingpark a motor vehicle upon any street for any continuous period exceeding 72 hours park an unattached recreational vehicle or trailer on any street. no person shall continuously stop or park a recreational vehicle on any highway for more except a recreational vehicle, on any street for more than two |
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| On your property | In residential zones, boats, recreational vehicles, trailers and similar craft may not be parked or stored in the open except those for the personal use of the occupants. Each single-family dwelling lot is limited to a combined total of three, which may include any combination of one camper body, one camping trailer, one utility trailer or one pleasure boat, stored so as not to break the Unsightly Premise Bylaw. None may be parked or stored on vacant lots in residential zones.Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025, s. 4.3.1; Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025, s. 4.3.1(5); Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025, s. 4.3.1(6) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNo commercial vehicle, truck, automobile, bus, contractor equipment, automobiles, vehicles, recreational boats, and trailers for the personal use of the occupants of the property. shall not exceed a combined total of more than three (3) which may include one camper body, one camping trailer, one utility trailer or one pleasure boat are not permitted to be parked or stored on vacant lots in residential zones. |
| Living in an RV | No one may occupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked on a street or in any other public place, except designated camping or rest areas. Accessory buildings may not be used for human habitation except as the Zoning Bylaw allows.Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 667, 2008, s. 5.1(u); Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025, s. 4.2.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingoccupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked upon any street or in any other public place, excluding designating camping or rest areas human habitation except as may be permitted in this bylaw. |
| Fine | Not confirmed. The current ticket bylaws are scanned PDFs that could not be read. |
| Bylaw | Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 667, 2008 (amended by Bylaw No. 667.1, 2022); Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025, s. 4.3Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 667, 2008, Title; Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025, Title; Bylaws Archives - Village of Gold River, Bylaw library · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingStreet and Traffic Bylaw No. 667, 2008 VILLAGE OF GOLD RIVER ZONING BYLAW NO. 761, 2025 Bylaw No 667.1, 2022 Street and Traffic Amendment |
How it works
Street parking is governed by the Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 667, 2008. Parking on your own lot is governed by section 4.3 of the Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025.
Good to know
- On the street: no parking an unattached recreational vehicle or trailer. A recreational vehicle may not be stopped or parked continuously on any highway for more than four hours. Any motor vehicle may not stay on a street more than 72 hours without movement. Vehicles over 4,600 kg (other than recreational vehicles) are limited to two consecutive hours.
- In residential zones, boats, recreational vehicles, trailers and similar craft may not be parked or stored in the open, except those for the personal use of the occupants.
- Each single-family dwelling lot is limited to a combined total of three, which may include any combination of one camper body, one camping trailer, one utility trailer or one pleasure boat, stored so as not to break the Unsightly Premise Bylaw.
- None may be parked or stored on vacant lots in residential zones.
- Parking spaces must be at least 3.0 metres from any lot line fronting a public road.
- No one may occupy a vehicle as living quarters while it is parked on a street or in another public place, except designated camping or rest areas. The bylaws we searched have no rule on sleeping in an RV on a private residential lot.
- The 2008 street bylaw lists a minimum fine of $60, or a voluntary settlement of $30 if paid within 30 days and $60 after. A 2022 amendment moved penalties into a ticket bylaw that could not be read, so confirm the current amount at (250) 283-2202.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 667, 2008 (PDF), Village of Gold River (read 2026-11-08)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025 (PDF), Village of Gold River (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaws Archives - Village of Gold River (read 2026-11-08)
Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. How answers are checked.