Prince George RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?
In Prince George no vehicle, trailers included, may stay parked on a street more than 24 hours in a row. On RS and RT residential lots you may keep no more than one recreational vehicle, one passenger bus and one trailer. Camping in an RV on a highway needs a permit.
Key facts
| On the street | No vehicle, trailer included, may stay parked on a street more than 24 hours in a row, or longer than a sign allows. A vehicle or trailer (or combination) over 5,500 kg or 7.5 m long may not park on a street next to AG, RS, RT, RM and several other zones for more than 3 hours in a day.Parking and Traffic Bylaw No. 6056, 1993 (consolidated December 2019), ss. 9(1), 9(2), 10; Good Neighbour Guide, Parking · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingno person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked on a highway for a period of time longer than twenty four (24) hours continuously. with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5,500 kg, or a length in excess of 7.5 m, on a highway abutting a parcel located in the following zones: AG, for a cumulative period longer than 3 hours during any one day. or on the road for more than 24 consecutive hours. |
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| On your property | On RS and RT lots: no more than one recreational vehicle, one passenger bus and one trailer; any longer than 6.1 m may not be in the required front yard. 'Recreation vehicle' covers travel trailers, motor homes and campers and may include boats, ATVs and snowmobiles.Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (consolidated October 5, 2026), s. 7.1.15; definition "Vehicle, Recreation" · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo more than one recreational vehicle, one passenger bus and one trailer shall be parked or stored on a lot zoned RS or RT, provided that any recreational vehicle, passenger bus or trailer longer than 6.1 m is not parked Vehicle, Recreation: a vehicle intended as a temporary accommodation for travel chassis-mounted campers, and may include boats, all-terrain vehicles, |
| Living in an RV | On a lot, an RV or tent may be lived in for at most 4 days in any 30-day period on RS, RT or RM lots, 30 days a year on AG, AF or AR lots, 125 days a year in a campground. On a street: camping in a tent, trailer, motor home or other RV on a highway without a permit or approval is an offence.Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (consolidated October 5, 2026), s. 5.15.1; Highways Bylaw No. 8065 (consolidated), Highways Bylaw No. 8065 s. 4.01(r) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingtent or recreational vehicle, which may be occupied for a maximum period of: c) 4 days in any 30 day period on a site zoned RS, RT, or RM; b) 30 days in any calendar year on a site zoned AG, AF, or AR; a) 125 days in any calendar year in a campground or agri-tourist Any Person who, without prior authorization by Permit satisfactory to the Authorized Person, or other written approval from the Authorized Person: camps on a portion of a Highway not designated for that purpose by the Authorized Person, whether in a tent, tent trailer, truck camper, trailer, motor home or other recreational vehicle; |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: over 24 hours on a street $50 ($75 if paid late); heavy vehicle in a prohibited area $200 ($250); more than one RV, bus and trailer on an RS or RT lot $200 ($250); living in an RV beyond the limits $200 ($250); camping on a highway $200 ($250). The Parking and Traffic Bylaw's own ticket schedule lists $50 for over 24 hours and for a heavy vehicle.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule B, Schedule B, Zoning Bylaw and Parking and Traffic Bylaw; Parking and Traffic Bylaw No. 6056, 1993 (consolidated December 2019), Schedule A (ticket fines) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingMore than 1 recreational vehicle, 1 7.1.15 $200 $250 Yes Occupy Recreational Vehicle or Tent 5.15.1 $200 $250 Yes Park longer than 24 hours 9.(2) $50 $75 No Heavy vehicle in prohibited area 10 $200 $250 No Camps on a highway 4.01(r) $200 $250 Yes Park longer than 24 hours $50.00 Heavy vehicle in prohibited area $50.00 |
| Bylaw | Parking and Traffic Bylaw No. 6056, 1993 (ss. 9, 10); Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (ss. 5.15, 7.1.14 to 7.1.15); Highways Bylaw No. 8065, 2008 (s. 4.01(r))Parking and Traffic Bylaw No. 6056, 1993 (consolidated December 2019), title; Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (consolidated October 5, 2026), title; Highways Bylaw No. 8065 (consolidated), s. 4.01(r) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingConsolidated Bylaw No. 6056, 1993 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 camps on a portion of a Highway not designated for that purpose by the Authorized Person, whether in a tent, tent trailer, truck camper, trailer, motor home or other recreational vehicle; |
How it works
The Parking and Traffic Bylaw No. 6056 says no vehicle, trailer included, may stay parked on a street more than 24 hours in a row, or longer than a sign allows. A vehicle or trailer (or combination) over 5,500 kg or 7.5 m long may not park on a street next to AG, RS, RT, RM and several other zones for more than 3 hours in a day.
Good to know
- On your lot (RS and RT zones, under the Zoning Bylaw No. 7850): no more than one recreational vehicle, one passenger bus and one trailer; any longer than 6.1 m may not be in the required front yard. "Recreation vehicle" covers travel trailers, motor homes and campers and may include boats, ATVs and snowmobiles.
- Heavy vehicles on RS, RT and RM lots are limited to 3 hours between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. and none from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Living in an RV or tent on a lot is allowed at most 4 days in any 30-day period on RS, RT or RM lots, 30 days a year on AG, AF or AR lots, and 125 days a year in a campground.
- Camping in a tent, trailer, motor home or other RV on a highway needs a permit or approval (Highways Bylaw 8065, s. 4.01(r)).
- Another official ticket schedule differs: Bylaw 6056's own schedule lists $50 for a heavy vehicle in a prohibited area, while the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw lists $200. Confirm with Bylaw Services.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Parking and Traffic Bylaw No. 6056, 1993 (consolidated December 2019) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (consolidated October 5, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Highways Bylaw No. 8065 (consolidated) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule B (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Good Neighbour Guide, City of Prince George (read 2026-11-05)
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