Lions Bay RV, boat and trailer parking rules

Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Lions Bay?

Lions Bay, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

On the street, the Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413 bars an "extraordinary vehicle" from parking in a residential district from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. That means a vehicle of 5,000 kg or more, or over 6.1 m long with any trailer. A trailer may not be parked on a street unless attached to a vehicle, and not in a permit zone. No vehicle may park on any highway for more than 72 consecutive hours, and camping on a highway is banned. The Village's Forms page words the extraordinary vehicle rule more strictly (no part on municipal property); the bylaw is followed here, so confirm with the Village.

Good to know

• On your lot: the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520 sets no limit on the number or size of RVs or trailers on a home lot. It bans storing boats over 7 m long outside the C-2 and C-3 zones, and outdoor parking of commercial or industrial vehicles and equipment (including trailers) in residential zones, except one such vehicle under 7,000 kg operated by a resident. The zoning bylaw does not say whether a recreational trailer or RV counts as commercial or industrial.
• Living in a mobile home, tent, trailer or recreation vehicle is prohibited in all zones.
• If Council finds it impractical to park on your lot because of topography, it may approve a street space for up to 3 years for an annual fee. Fees Bylaw Schedule 5: $80 a month under 6.5 m, $110 over 6.5 m and under 7.7 m, $135 over 7.7 m.
• Bylaw notice fines (Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw): extraordinary vehicle parked overnight $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days, $110 after 28 days); unattached trailer $100; parked over 72 hours $165 ($80, $210); camping on a highway $45 ($35, $55); residential use prohibited by zoning $475 ($450, $500).