Port McNeill RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

Port McNeill, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Port McNeill, an RV, boat trailer or similar unit may not stay on a street over 24 hours in a row without a permit from the Public Works Foreman, and it cannot be lived in on a street. In residential zones, a lot may hold no more than two unlicensed RVs or boats.

Key facts

On the street	Parking a recreation trailer, motor home, mobile home, boat trailer, utility trailer or detached camper unit is not allowed for more than three hours (or the time allowed) where a traffic control device applies, or on any highway for over 24 hours in a row without a permit from the Public Works Foreman.Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 319, 1989, s. 4(20) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall park a recreation trailer, motor home, mobile home, boat trailer, utility trailer, or a camper unit detached from a vehicle, for more than three hours, or the length of on any highway for a continuous period exceeding 24 hours, without first obtaining a permit from the Public Works Foreman; and (c) on any highway and occupy it for living purposes.
On your property	In any Residential Zone, a parcel may not be used for storing derelict vehicles or more than two unlicensed motor vehicles, recreational vehicles or boats. No limit on licensed RVs, boats or trailers was found in the zoning bylaw (July 2022 copy).Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021, 5.12 Storage in Residential Zones; definition of Recreational Vehicle · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No parcel in any Residential Zone shall be used as a wrecking yard, storage yard or for the storage of derelict vehicles or more than two unlicensed motor or recreational vehicles or boats. travel trailers, camper trailers, truck camper, motor homes, boats, snowmobiles or other similar
Living in an RV	Not on a street or other highway (Traffic Bylaw 319 s. 4(20)). On a lot, an RV may be lived in only while a permanent home is being built: not before a building permit is issued, and not past move-in or 12 months, whichever comes first.Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 319, 1989, s. 4(20); Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021, 5.7.1 Occupancy during construction · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording No person shall park a recreation trailer, motor home, mobile home, boat trailer, utility trailer, or a camper unit detached from a vehicle, for more than three hours, or the length of on any highway for a continuous period exceeding 24 hours, without first obtaining a permit from the Public Works Foreman; and (c) on any highway and occupy it for living purposes. A recreational vehicle may be used for occupation during the construction of a permanent dwelling on a lot shall not continue beyond the commencement of the occupancy of the permanent residence or 12 months whichever
Fine	Traffic Bylaw 319 Schedule B lists $15 for temporary parking (s. 4(20)), but the current ticket bylaw (No. 584) repealed the 1990 ticket bylaw and designates only the Nuisance Bylaw, so confirm with the Town. Otherwise Offence Act penalties apply.Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 319, 1989, Schedule B; Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 584, 2006, s. 3 and Schedule 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Temporary parking 8.4(20) 15.00 The Town of Port McNeill Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 375 and all amendments thereto are repealed on the date this bylaw comes into effect. Nuisance Bylaw No. 571.1, 2006
Bylaw	Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 319, 1989 (amended by Bylaw No. 445, 1994)Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 319, 1989, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 319, 1989".

How it works

Port McNeill's Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 319, 1989 (amended by Bylaw No. 445, 1994) limits parking of a recreation trailer, motor home, mobile home, boat trailer, utility trailer or detached camper unit. On a street it may not stay more than three hours (or the time allowed) where a traffic control device applies, or over 24 hours in a row on any highway, without a permit from the Public Works Foreman. Streets and Town lots with parking rules are regulated parking zones.

Steps

For a permit, ask the Town Office at 250-956-3111; the Public Works Foreman issues it.
On your own lot, check the Zoning Bylaw rules below, or ask the Town.

Good to know

On your lot: in a residential zone, a parcel may not be used to store derelict vehicles or more than two unlicensed motor vehicles, recreational vehicles or boats. We found no limit on licensed RVs, boats or trailers in the July 2022 zoning copy.
Living in an RV: not allowed on a street or other highway. On a lot, only while a permanent home is being built: not before a building permit is issued, and not past move-in or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Fine: Schedule B of the Traffic Bylaw lists $15 for temporary parking, but the current ticket bylaw (No. 584) repealed the 1990 ticket bylaw and does not list it. Confirm the amount with the Town. Otherwise Offence Act penalties apply.
The posted Traffic Bylaw dates from 1989; check with the Town for a newer version.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Traffic and Highways Regulations Bylaw No. 319, 1989 (PDF), Town of Port McNeill (read 2026-11-08)
Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021 (PDF), Town of Port McNeill (read 2026-11-08)
Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 584, 2006 (PDF), Town of Port McNeill (read 2026-11-08)
Bylaws, Town of Port McNeill (read 2026-11-08)

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