New Westminster RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?
Short answer
In New Westminster an RV may not be parked on a public place for more than 48 consecutive hours, and an unattached trailer may not be parked there at all, unless a Street Occupancy Permit allows it. On a house lot, only one recreational boat or one RV belonging to the occupants is allowed.
Key facts
| On the street | A recreational vehicle may not be parked on a public place for more than 48 consecutive hours, and an unattached trailer may not be parked on a public place, unless authorized by a Street Occupancy Permit. Any vehicle may be parked on a street for no more than 72 continuous hours.Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015, s. 5.7.25-5.7.26; Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015, s. 4.9.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingExcept as authorized by a Street Occupancy Permit no person shall: Park an unattached Trailer on a Public Place; Park a Recreational Vehicle on a Public Place for a period longer than 48 consecutive hours; upon any Street for any continuous period exceeding 72 |
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| On your property | On a lot with a single detached dwelling, duplex or multiplex, no parking or storage of buses, mobile homes, recreation vehicles, boats or trailers is allowed except one recreational boat or one recreational vehicle belonging to the occupants. On multiple dwelling and townhouse sites, none are allowed (only one commercial truck under 4,536 kg and temporary commercial vehicles).Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001 (as of June 8, 2026), section 140, s. 140.46; Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001 (as of June 8, 2026), section 140, s. 140.47 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingOn sites occupied by a single detached dwelling, duplex, or multiplex use: (iii) one recreational boat or one recreational vehicle belonging to On sites occupied by multiple dwelling or townhouse uses: (c) No parking or storage of buses, mobile homes, recreation vehicles, |
| Living in an RV | Not allowed on public places: no one may use a vehicle for habitation while it is parked on or in any public place.Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015, s. 4.20 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo person shall use a Vehicle for habitation while it is Parked on or in any Public Place. |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: RV on a public place over 48 hours $80 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $105 late); unattached trailer $80; over 72 hours $70 ($30 / $95); living in a vehicle $80; zoning s. 140.46 parking $200. Municipal ticket information: $1,000 for RV and trailer offences; $750 for zoning parking.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026), Sch. A Part 22; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026), Sch. B Part 22; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026), Sch. B Part 27 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingPark RV on a public 80.00 50.00 105.00 NO Park unattached 80.00 50.00 105.00 NO Park more than 72 70.00 30.00 95.00 NO Occupy vehicle as 80.00 50.00 105.00 NO Prohibited off-street 200.00 150.00 225.00 NO Park unattached trailer on a public place 1,000.00 Park RV on a public place over 48 hours 1,000.00 Prohibited off-street parking 750.00 |
| Bylaw | Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015; Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (section 140).Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015, s. 1.1; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026), Sch. A list · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThis Bylaw may be cited as “Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015” Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 |
How it works
On streets and other public places, the Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664 limits RVs and trailers. A recreational vehicle includes a recreational trailer, including one carrying a pleasure craft up to 10 m long; Class B motorhomes are excluded. On private lots, the Zoning Bylaw 6680 (section 140) applies.
Steps
- On a street, do not leave an RV in a public place for more than 48 consecutive hours, and do not park an unattached trailer there, unless you hold a Street Occupancy Permit. A trailer counts as attached if it is connected to a motor vehicle.
- No vehicle may be parked on a street for more than 72 continuous hours.
- On a lot with a single detached dwelling, duplex or multiplex, you may park or store only one recreational boat or one recreational vehicle belonging to the occupants. Buses, mobile homes and other trailers are not allowed. No parking space may be in the required front setback.
- On a multiple dwelling or townhouse site, none of these are allowed.
Good to know
- Public place includes streets, lanes, boulevards, parks and other City-owned property. No one may use a vehicle as a home while it is parked in a public place.
- The bylaw does not say whether a boat on a trailer counts as one item or two. Ask the City (Bylaw Enforcement, 604-527-4657).
- We found no zoning rule on living in an RV on a private lot. Ask the City.
- Bylaw notice amounts: RV over 48 hours or an unattached trailer $80; over 72 hours $70; living in a vehicle $80; prohibited zoning parking $200. Municipal ticket amounts: $1,000 for RV and trailer offences and $750 for zoning parking.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Bylaw Enforcement, City of New Westminster (read 2026-11-05)
- Street and Traffic Bylaw 7664, 2015 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001 (as of June 8, 2026), section 140 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 7318, 2009 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 8077, 2019 (consolidated July 29, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
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