Kent RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Kent?
Short answer
In Kent, a boat, utility or house trailer may not be parked on a street unless attached to a vehicle that can move it. Overnight street parking of recreational vehicles under 4,500 kg (10,000 lb) is prohibited. No rule on keeping an RV or boat on a residential lot was found.
Key facts
| On the street | A boat, utility or house trailer may not be parked on a street unless attached to a vehicle that can move it. Overnight street parking of recreational vehicles under 4,500 kg (10,000 lb) is prohibited. A house trailer or vehicle of 4,500 kg or more may not park on a street more than two hours.District of Kent Highways, Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1321, 2005 (consolidated 2014), s. 8(a)(iii), (iv) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo person shall park any utility or boat and/or house trailer on any highway unless attached to a vehicle by which it may be moved or Overnight parking on the street, of recreational vehicles under 4500 kilograms(10,000 pounds) is prohibited. for more than two (2) hours |
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| On your property | No rule on where to keep an RV, boat or trailer on a residential lot was found. Off-street parking must not protrude onto public property or a public right-of-way. Unless otherwise permitted, business vehicles over 6.1 m (20 ft) or 3,900 kg may only be parked on business-zoned lots.District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025), s. 7.17.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingOff-street parking shall not protrude onto public property or a dedicated public right-of-way. is only permitted on lots zoned for a business use and when the vehicle(s) is part of the authorized business Off-street parking shall not protrude onto public property or a dedicated public Unless otherwise permitted, off-street parking of business vehicles in excess |
| Living in an RV | Zoning prohibits using tents, recreational vehicles or mobile homes in every zone unless the Zoning Bylaw (or the 1973 Mobile Homes bylaw) permits it. Overnight street parking of RVs is prohibited.District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025), s. 7.3.1; District of Kent Highways, Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1321, 2005 (consolidated 2014), s. 8(a)(iv)(2) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingthe use of tents, recreational vehicles or mobile homes except as permitted in this Bylaw Overnight parking on the street, of recreational vehicles under 4500 kilograms(10,000 pounds) is prohibited. |
| Fine | Court fine of $25 to $500 (or up to six months in jail, or both). A peace officer may impose a voluntary penalty of $25.District of Kent Highways, Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1321, 2005 (consolidated 2014), s. 18(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordinga fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $500.00 A Peace Officer may impose a voluntary penalty of $25.00 |
| Bylaw | Highways, Traffic, and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1321, 2005; District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001District of Kent Highways, Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1321, 2005 (consolidated 2014), Title; District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025), Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingHighways, Traffic, and Parking Regulation Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 |
On the street
Kent's Highways, Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw 1321 says:
- A boat, utility or house trailer may not be parked on a street unless attached to a vehicle that can move it.
- Overnight street parking of recreational vehicles under 4,500 kg (10,000 lb) is prohibited.
- A house trailer or vehicle of 4,500 kg or more may not park on a street more than two hours.
- Commercial vehicles of 4,500 kg or more may not park on streets next to residential zones.
On your property
The Zoning Bylaw 1219 has no residential-lot rule on where to keep an RV, boat or trailer, or how many. Off-street parking must not protrude onto public property or a public right-of-way. Unless otherwise permitted, business vehicles over 6.1 m (20 ft) or 3,900 kg may only be parked on business-zoned lots.
Good to know
- Zoning prohibits using tents, recreational vehicles or mobile homes as living quarters in every zone unless the bylaw permits it. It does permit RVs at approved campgrounds and agri-tourism RV campsites.
- Penalty: a court fine of $25 to $500, up to six months in jail, or both. A peace officer may impose a voluntary penalty of $25. No Kent ticket schedule was found.
- Ask the District at 604-796-2235 about your lot.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- District of Kent Highways, Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1321, 2005 (consolidated 2014) (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025) (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Enforcement, District of Kent (read 2026-11-06)
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