Hope RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Hope?
Short answer
In Hope, RVs and trailers over six metres (20 feet) may not park 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the Schedule F streets. On your own lot in a residential zone, you may keep at most six vehicles in total, RVs, trailers and boats included. Living in an RV on a private lot is generally prohibited.
Key facts
| On the street | RVs and trailers over six metres (20 feet) may not park 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the Schedule F streets (parts of Sixth Avenue, Nelson Avenue, Park Street, Third and Fourth Avenue, Fraser Avenue and others). Vehicles six metres or longer, and vehicles with a camper attached, may not park in angle-parking areas. Commercial vehicles are barred from residential zones 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with exceptions (for example those under 5,000 kg).Traffic Bylaw No. 17/95, consolidated to August 2013, s. 4.13(c); Traffic Bylaw No. 17/95, consolidated to August 2013, s. 4.12; Traffic Bylaw No. 17/95, consolidated to August 2013, s. 4.11(xxi) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingdesignated as no parking areas for commercial and recreational vehicles and trailers over six metres in length between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. residential area (RS-1, RS-1S, RS-1T, RS-2, RT-1, RM-1, hours; or those commercial vehicles less than 5,000 kg No driver of any vehicle with a camper attached shall park such vehicle in A commercial vehicles, (except passenger cars), in any residential area |
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| On your property | In residential and comprehensive development zones, a one-family lot may store or park at most six vehicles in total, counting RVs, campers, trailers, utility trailers and pleasure boats not kept for gain or sale. With a secondary dwelling or suite, the maximum is eight.Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, 2012, consolidated to March 20, 2025, s. 5.6.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingthe storage or parking of a maximum of six vehicles is permitted, including recreational vehicle; camper or trailer; utility trailer; and a pleasure boat not the storage or parking of a maximum of eight vehicles is |
| Living in an RV | On streets and public places: no sleeping in a vehicle and no camping. On private lots: living in an RV is prohibited unless the Zoning Bylaw expressly permits it; the exception is while a lot is being developed under a building permit, for up to 6 months, plus a 6-month extension if the Building Inspector approves.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1240, 2008, consolidated to December 2023, s. 4.7(d), (e); Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, 2012, consolidated to March 20, 2025, s. 5.1.2(b); Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, 2012, consolidated to March 20, 2025, s. 5.4.1(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingcamp or erect a tent or other camping facilities on a highway or other public sleep in any vehicle located on a highway or other public place; any use located in part or in total in a tent or a recreational vehicle shall be for residential use for a maximum of 6 months, unless the Building Inspector has approved a further 6 month extension |
| Fine | Traffic Bylaw: bylaw notice $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $25 surcharge after 28 days); municipal ticket $1,000. Zoning Bylaw: bylaw notice $500 ($400 early; $100 surcharge); municipal ticket $1,000. Good Neighbour Bylaw: bylaw notice $200 ($150 early; $50 surcharge); municipal ticket $1,000.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1627, 2026, Schedule A (BNE Bylaw No. 1627, 2026); Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1628, 2026, Schedule A (MTI Bylaw No. 1628, 2026) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingTraffic Bylaw No. 17/95 $100.00 $75.00 $25.00 Yes Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, 2012 $500.00 $400.00 $100.00 Yes Traffic Bylaw No. 17/95 $1,000.00 Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, 2012 $1,000.00 |
| Bylaw | Traffic Bylaw No. 17/95 (consolidated copy titled Traffic Bylaw No. C020, to August 2013); Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, 2012; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1240, 2008Traffic Bylaw No. 17/95, consolidated to August 2013, Title page; Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, 2012, consolidated to March 20, 2025, Title page; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1240, 2008, consolidated to December 2023, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingTRAFFIC BYLAW NO. C020 ZONING BYLAW NO. 1324, 2012 Good Neighbour Bylaw Number 1240, 2008 |
How it works
Three Hope bylaws apply.
On the street. Under the Traffic Bylaw (this copy is consolidated only to August 2013, so it may be out of date):
- RVs and trailers over six metres (20 feet) may not park 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the Schedule F streets (parts of Sixth Avenue, Nelson Avenue, Park Street, Third and Fourth Avenue, Fraser Avenue and others).
- Vehicles six metres or longer, and vehicles with a camper attached, may not park in angle-parking areas.
- Commercial vehicles are barred from residential zones 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with exceptions (for example those under 5,000 kg).
- No general street time limit for RVs, boats or trailers was found, and boats are not named.
On your property. Under the Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, a one-family lot in residential and comprehensive development zones may store or park at most six vehicles in total, counting RVs, campers, trailers, utility trailers and pleasure boats not kept for gain or sale. With a secondary dwelling or suite, the maximum is eight.
Steps
- Check the Schedule F street list in the Traffic Bylaw before leaving an RV or trailer on the street overnight.
- Count the vehicles stored on your lot against the limit.
- Questions: Bylaw Services, 604-869-5671, bylaw@hope.ca.
Good to know
- Living in an RV: on streets and public places, no sleeping in a vehicle and no camping. On private lots it is prohibited unless the Zoning Bylaw expressly permits it. The exception is while a lot is being developed under a building permit, for up to 6 months, plus a 6-month extension if the Building Inspector approves.
- Zoning also allows an RV for temporary tourist accommodation in zones such as campgrounds.
- Fines are one amount per bylaw. Traffic: bylaw notice $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days). Zoning: $500 ($400). Good Neighbour: $200 ($150). A municipal ticket is $1,000 under each.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Traffic Bylaw No. 17/95, consolidated to August 2013 (PDF), District of Hope (read 2026-11-06)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, 2012, consolidated to March 20, 2025 (PDF), District of Hope (read 2026-11-06)
- Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1240, 2008, consolidated to December 2023, District of Hope (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1627, 2026 (PDF), District of Hope (read 2026-11-06)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1628, 2026 (PDF), District of Hope (read 2026-11-06)
- Staff Directory, District of Hope (read 2026-11-06)
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