Lantzville RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?
In Lantzville, up to two recreational vehicles or two personal watercraft, or one of each, may be kept on a lot (no more than three in total on lots of 2,000 m² or more). On the street, an unhitched trailer may not be parked.
Key facts
| On the street | No parking an unhitched trailer on a highway, or a trailer or motor home for accommodation. Commercial vehicles over 4,536 kg GVW may not park on a highway 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Under the Zoning Bylaw, RVs and watercraft must not be stored in the highway right-of-way more than 3 consecutive days or encroach on the paved surface.District of Lantzville Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 28, 2004, s. 5(t), 5(u); District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (consolidated to Bylaw 433, July 8, 2026), s. 2.16(4) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingany Trailer on any portion of a Highway when not attached to a motor any Trailer or Motor Home on any portion of any Highway, for vehicle weight in excess of 4,536 kilograms on any Highway, between the hours Recreational vehicles and watercraft must not be stored within highway right-of-way for more than 3 consecutive days and must not encroach onto the paved surface of the highway |
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| On your property | Up to two recreational vehicles or two personal watercraft, or one of each, per parcel. On parcels of at least 2,000 m², no more than three in total. Vehicles completely inside permitted buildings are exempt.District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (consolidated to Bylaw 433, July 8, 2026), s. 2.16(1)-(2) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingStorage of up to two recreational vehicles or two personal watercraft, or one of each, is permitted on each parcel unless the parcel is at least 2,000 m2 in area, in which case not more than three recreational or personal watercraft in total may be stored on each parcel. completely contained within permit buildings are exempt |
| Living in an RV | Not allowed in an RV, except where dwelling in an RV is a permitted primary use in a zone, or temporarily during an active building permit for a new house (must stop before occupancy). Not allowed to occupy a trailer or motor home on a highway for accommodation, or any vehicle or RV on District-owned land without written approval.District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (consolidated to Bylaw 433, July 8, 2026), s. 2.16(3); District of Lantzville Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 28, 2004, s. 5(t)(ii); District of Lantzville Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 200, 2021, s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingRecreational vehicles must not be used for dwelling purposes, except as follows: where used for temporary accommodation during an active building permit for a new house any Trailer or Motor Home on any portion of any Highway, for accommodation purposes; No person shall place or occupy any building, structure, works, tent, vehicle, |
| Fine | Municipal tickets: $50 for parking an unhitched trailer or motor home on a highway, or occupying one as accommodation; $150 for occupying an RV or vehicle on District-owned land without approval; $100 for unlawful land use under the Zoning Bylaw.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 100 (consolidated May 1, 2020), Appendix 3; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 100, Amendment Bylaw No. 378, 2024, Appendix 5; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 100, Amendment Bylaw No. 378, 2024, Appendix 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingPark unhitched trailer/motor home on highway 5. (t) (i) $50.00 Occupy trailer/motor home as accommodation 5. (t) (ii) $50.00 Occupancy of any building, structure, works, tent, $150.00 Unlawful Land Use – R1 Zone 1.1.1 $100.00 |
| Bylaw | District of Lantzville Traffic & Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 28, 2004 (street parking); Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020, s. 2.16 (RVs and watercraft on lots); Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 200, 2021, s. 8District of Lantzville Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 28, 2004, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingA BYLAW TO REGULATE TRAFFIC, PARKING AND THE USE OF STREETS |
How it works
Two bylaws cover this in Lantzville. The Zoning Bylaw No. 180, section 2.16, limits what you can keep on your lot, and the Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 28 covers the street.
On your lot. Up to two recreational vehicles (campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes) or two personal watercraft, or one of each. On lots of 2,000 m² or more, no more than three in total. Vehicles completely inside permitted buildings are exempt. The bylaw does not say whether a boat on a trailer counts as a personal watercraft; ask Municipal Hall.
On the street. No parking an unhitched trailer on a highway, and no parking a trailer or motor home there for accommodation. Commercial vehicles over 4,536 kg GVW may not park on a highway from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. RVs and watercraft must not be stored in the highway right-of-way more than 3 consecutive days or encroach on the paved surface.
Good to know
- Living in an RV is not allowed, except where it is a permitted primary use in a zone, or temporarily during an active building permit for a new house (stop before occupancy). Occupying any vehicle or RV on District-owned land needs written approval.
- Tickets: $50 for parking an unhitched trailer or motor home on a highway or occupying one as accommodation; $150 for occupying an RV or vehicle on District-owned land without approval; $100 for unlawful land use under the Zoning Bylaw.
- We found no general time limit for ordinary street parking in the readable text.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (consolidated to Bylaw 433, July 8, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- District of Lantzville Traffic and Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 28, 2004 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- District of Lantzville Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 200, 2021 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 100 (consolidated May 1, 2020), Appendix 3 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 100, Amendment Bylaw No. 378, 2024 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
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