Hazelton RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Hazelton?
In Hazelton, the Zoning Bylaw allows one recreational vehicle up to 14 m, one boat up to 11 m and one trailer up to 8 m outside a building on any lot. No street parking rule is posted. Living in an RV or trailer is unlawful, except in a permitted campsite.
Key facts
| On the street | Not confirmed. No traffic or parking bylaw is posted by the Village. |
|---|---|
| On your property | Outside a building on any lot, the Zoning Bylaw allows one recreational vehicle up to 14 m long, one boat up to 11 m long, and one trailer up to 8 m long. A work truck or commercial vehicle is limited to one up to 5,000 kg.Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015 (unofficial consolidation updated July 19, 2023), Zoning Bylaw s. 3.18.1(d), (e), (f) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingOne recreational vehicle not exceeding a body length of 14 m. One boat or vessel not exceeding a body length of 11 m. One trailer not exceeding a body length of 8 m. not exceeding 5,000 kg in weight as indicated on a present or past vehicle registration. |
| Living in an RV | Unlawful to use a tent, trailer or motorhome as a dwelling place or living or sleeping quarters anywhere in the Village, except in a campsite permitted under the Zoning Bylaw.Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015 (unofficial consolidation updated July 19, 2023), Zoning Bylaw s. 3.9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingIt shall be unlawful to use or occupy a tent, trailer or motorhome as a dwelling place, or save and except where such mobile home, tent or trailer is located within a campsite permitted under this Bylaw. |
| Fine | Not confirmed. The Zoning Bylaw states no ticket amount. |
| Bylaw | Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015 (unofficial consolidation updated July 19, 2023)Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015 (unofficial consolidation updated July 19, 2023), Zoning Bylaw cover and header · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingVillage of Hazelton Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015 |
How it works
Section 3.18.1 of the Village's Zoning Bylaw No. 478 covers parking and storage of vehicles outside a building in all zones. On any lot it allows:
- one recreational vehicle up to 14 m long
- one boat up to 11 m long
- one trailer up to 8 m long
- a work truck or commercial vehicle up to 5,000 kg, limited to one
Dismantled or wrecked vehicles and trailers are allowed for no more than 10 consecutive days.
Steps
- Measure your RV, boat or trailer before you park it on your lot.
- For street parking, ask the Village Office at 250-842-5991. No traffic or parking bylaw is posted.
Good to know
- It is unlawful to use a tent, trailer or motorhome as a dwelling place or living or sleeping quarters anywhere in the Village, except in a campsite permitted under the Zoning Bylaw.
- The Zoning Bylaw states no ticket amount. It says convictions carry the penalties under the Summary Convictions Act, with each day a separate offence.
- The posted copy is an unofficial consolidation updated July 19, 2023.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015 (unofficial consolidation updated July 19, 2023) (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaws and Policies, Village of Hazelton (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact Us, Village of Hazelton (read 2026-11-08)
Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. How answers are checked.