Quesnel RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

Quesnel, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In residential zones in the City of Quesnel, an RV, boat or trailer must be inside a building, except up to three recreation vehicles in combination, each up to 10 m (33 ft), which may be parked behind the front wall of the house. On the street, a trailer may not be left unattached.

Key facts

On the street	Trailers (including RV, boat and camper trailers) may not be parked on a road unless attached to a vehicle able to tow them, except in an emergency. In residential areas with no parking stalls, a vehicle-and-trailer combination may park on the right-hand side of the road, off the driven portion, where no sign prohibits it, for no longer than 72 hours in a calendar month or 30-day period. Vehicle and trailer must have valid insurance and plates. Camping on a highway is banned.Comprehensive Street, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 1773 (consolidated July 18, 2022), s. 10(8), 10(9), 6(7)(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person shall park a trailer upon any road or right of way unless attached to a vehicle by which it may be propelled or drawn unless it is an emergency. No person shall park a vehicle or trailer on any road, boulevard, parking lot or public place without having valid insurance and license plate. for no longer than seventy-two (72) hours in a calendar month or 30 day period. a person may park a vehicle or vehicle and trailer combination on the right hand portion of the highway in the direction a vehicle is facing in residential areas where there are no parking stalls: camp on a portion of a highway not designated for that purpose, whether in a tent, trailer, motor home or other temporary accommodation or recreational vehicle;
On your property	In a residential zone, boats, trailers, RVs and similar must be totally inside a building, except up to three recreation vehicles in combination, each no longer than 10 m (33 ft) (12.2 m / 40 ft on lots over 2023 m²), which may be parked behind the front wall of the main building. They may be in front of the front wall only if no lane gives rear access and the house siting does not allow reaching the rear. Vehicles over 5,000 kg GVW (13,000 kg on lots over 2023 m²) may not be parked or stored on a residential lot.Zoning Bylaw No. 1980, City of Quesnel, section 4.24, s. 4.24 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Within a Residential zone, a lot shall not be used for the parking and storage of a commercial vehicle, contractor's equipment, or recreational vehicle (boat, trailer, bus, or any similar vehicle, or equipment) unless totally concealed within a building a combination of up to three (3) recreation vehicles each not exceeding 10 m (33 feet) in length, except on lots greater than 2023 m2 (0.5 ac) where the length shall not exceed 12.2 m (40 ft). no lane provides secondary access to the rear of the lot; and Vehicles exceeding 5,000 kilograms (11,023 lbs.) licensed G.V.W. are not permitted to be parked or stored
Living in an RV	Not on streets: no camping in a tent, trailer, motor home or RV on a highway not designated for camping, and no sleeping in a motor vehicle in a public space unless in an area designated by the City. No rule on living in an RV on a private residential lot was found.Comprehensive Street, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 1773 (consolidated July 18, 2022), s. 10(1)(o); City of Quesnel Nuisance Bylaw No. 1869, s. 4.9(c), 2.1 "Public Space" · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording camp on a portion of a highway not designated for that purpose, whether in a tent, trailer, motor home or other temporary accommodation or recreational vehicle; sleep in a motor vehicle in a Public Space unless in area designated by the City for that purpose; includes, but is not limited to, the grounds of public facilities, buildings, parks, trail systems,
Fine	Parking offences on streets (Traffic bylaw s. 6 and 7): $15 if paid within 48 hours, $25 within 14 days, $75 after 15 days. Zoning rule: MTI Schedule 4 lists "Prohibited Parking / Storage in Residential Zone" at $100, but still cites former Zoning Bylaw 1662 s. 4.23. Sleeping in a vehicle in public space: $100 / $300 / $500.Comprehensive Street, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 1773 (consolidated July 18, 2022), s. 8(2); Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1774 (consolidated October 18, 2024), Schedule 4, item 2; Schedule 3, item 12 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Payment received by the City within 48 hours of offence (not including days when City Hall is closed) $15.00 Payment received by the City within 14 days of offence $25.00 Payment received by the City after 15 days of offence $75.00 Prohibited Parking / Storage in 4.23 $100.00 Sleep in motor vehicle First Offence $100.00 Second Offence $300.00 Subsequent Offence(s) $500.00 ZONING BYLAW NO. 1662 2) Prohibited Parking / Storage in
Bylaw	Comprehensive Street, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 1773, 2015; Zoning Bylaw No. 1980 (s. 4.24); Nuisance Bylaw No. 1869Comprehensive Street, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 1773 (consolidated July 18, 2022), s. 1; Zoning Bylaw No. 1980, City of Quesnel, section 4.24, Footer; City of Quesnel Nuisance Bylaw No. 1869, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Parking Bylaw No. 1773 of 2015. City of Quesnel \| Zoning Bylaw No. 1980 City of Quesnel Nuisance Bylaw No. 1869, 2019

How it works

The Zoning Bylaw No. 1980 (s. 4.24) says that in a residential zone boats, trailers, RVs and similar vehicles must be totally inside a building. The exception is up to three recreation vehicles in combination, each no longer than 10 m (33 ft), or 12.2 m (40 ft) on lots over 2023 m², which may be parked behind the front wall of the main building. They may be in front of the front wall only if no lane gives rear access and the house siting does not allow reaching the rear. Vehicles over 5,000 kg GVW (13,000 kg on lots over 2023 m²) may not be parked or stored on a residential lot.

On the street

Under the Street, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 1773:

Trailers (including RV, boat and camper trailers) may not be parked on a road unless attached to a vehicle able to tow them, except in an emergency.
In residential areas with no parking stalls, a vehicle-and-trailer combination may park on the right-hand side of the road, off the driven portion, where no sign prohibits it, for no longer than 72 hours in a calendar month or 30-day period. Vehicle and trailer must have valid insurance and plates.
Camping in a tent, trailer, motor home or RV on a highway is banned, and so is sleeping in a motor vehicle in a public space unless in an area the City designates.

Good to know

Street parking tickets are $15 if paid within 48 hours, $25 within 14 days and $75 after 15 days. Sleeping in a vehicle in public is $100, $300, $500.
The ticket schedule lists "Prohibited Parking / Storage in Residential Zone" at $100, but it still cites the repealed Zoning Bylaw 1662, s. 4.23. Ask Bylaw Enforcement how it is applied.
No ticket amount was found for leaving a trailer on a road.
No rule on living in an RV on a private residential lot was found; ask Development Services.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Zoning Bylaw No. 1980, City of Quesnel, section 4.24 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Comprehensive Street, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 1773 (consolidated July 18, 2022) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1774 (consolidated October 18, 2024) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
City of Quesnel Nuisance Bylaw No. 1869 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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