Smithers RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Smithers?
In Smithers, no vehicle may be parked on a street for more than 24 continuous hours, and overnight street camping is prohibited. In residential zones, RVs, campers, trailers and boats may be stored long term only when completely on your parcel. You may not live in an RV outside a campground.
Key facts
| On the street | No vehicle may be parked on any highway for more than 24 continuous hours, or moved within the same block to avoid time limits. Camping overnight on a street is prohibited. In angle-parking zones, a vehicle with trailer over 6 m may not park.Traffic Bylaw No. 2013, s. 3.2(17); Traffic Bylaw No. 2013, s. 3.2(16); Traffic Bylaw No. 2013, s. 3.1(11) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingon any highway, for a continuous period exceeding twenty-four (24) hours; any trailer attached thereto exceeds six (6) metres; amps overnight on any street or in any park or in any parking area, other than |
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| On your property | In residential zones, long-term parking or storage of recreational vehicles, campers, trailers or boats is prohibited except when completely located on a parcel. Commercial vehicles over 12 m or 22,000 kg must be fully enclosed.Zoning Bylaw No. 1987, s. 2.12.2(b); Zoning Bylaw No. 1987, Definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingthe long-term parking or storage of recreation vehicles, campers, trailers or boats is prohibited except when completely located on a parcel. “recreational vehicle” means a vehicle designed to be used for temporary living and travel, |
| Living in an RV | No. RVs parked or stored in residential zones may not be used for short-term rental or residential use, and using an RV or tent for any accommodation outside a campground is prohibited. Overnight camping on streets is also prohibited.Zoning Bylaw No. 1987, s. 2.12.2; Zoning Bylaw No. 1987, s. 2.19.2; Traffic Bylaw No. 2013, s. 3.1(11) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingshall not be used either for short-term rental or residential use. Use of Recreational Vehicles and/or tents for any type of accommodation is prohibited amps overnight on any street or in any park or in any parking area, other than |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: failing to park an RV on the property (Zoning s. 2.12.2.b) $300 (schedule also shows $150 early, $400 late; s. 8.1 reads the columns differently). Overtime parking over 24 hours (Traffic s. 3.2.17) $60, no 24-hour discount, $100 late. Overnight camping on a street (s. 3.1.11) $60, or $40 within 24 hours, $100 late.Sources differ: Amounts are from the Schedule A table of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011 (adopted Aug. 25, 2026). The table headings read Penalty / Early Payment (within 14 days) / Late Payment (after 28 days), but s. 8.1 of the same bylaw says the Column 3 amount is payable within 14 days, Column 4 between 14 and 28 days and Column 5 after 28 days, so which figure is the 'full' amount is unclear; confirm with the Town. No Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found in the bylaw library. Traffic table columns: Final Demand, Within 24 HR, Within 7 Days, Late Payment; the figures are listed in that order.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, Schedule A, Zoning table; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, Schedule A, Traffic table · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFailure to park RV on property 2.12.2.b 300.00 150.00 400.00 YES Overtime parking 24 hours 3.2.17 60.00 60.00 60.00 100.00 NO Unauthorized overnight camping 3.1.11 60.00 40.00 60.00 100.00 NO Overtime parking 24 hours 3.2.17 60.00 60.00 60.00 100.00 NO Unauthorized overnight camping 3.1.11 60.00 40.00 60.00 100.00 NO Final Within 24 HR Within 7 Late Compliance |
| Bylaw | Town of Smithers Traffic Bylaw No. 2013; Zoning Bylaw No. 1987 (s. 2.12, 2.19)Traffic Bylaw No. 2013, Title; Zoning Bylaw No. 1987, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingTOWN OF SMITHERS BYLAW NO. 2013 Page 7 3.2 PARKING OFFENCES Except when necessary to avoid conflicts with traffic, or to comply with the Law, or Sifiithcr BYLAW NO. 2013 TRAFFIC BYLAW A Bylaw to provide for the regulation of traffic in the Town of Smithers TOWN OF SMITHERS ZONING BYLAW NO. 1987 |
How it works
On streets, the Traffic Bylaw No. 2013 says no vehicle may be parked on any highway for more than 24 continuous hours, or moved within the same block to avoid time limits. Camping overnight on a street is prohibited. In angle-parking zones, a vehicle with a trailer over 6 m may not park.
On your property, the Zoning Bylaw No. 1987 prohibits long-term parking or storage of recreational vehicles, campers, trailers or boats in residential zones except when completely located on a parcel. Commercial vehicles over 12 m or 22,000 kg must be fully enclosed.
Good to know
- Living in an RV: RVs parked or stored in residential zones may not be used for short-term rental or residential use, and using an RV or tent for any accommodation outside a campground is prohibited.
- Bylaw notices: failing to park an RV on the property $300; overtime parking over 24 hours $60; overnight camping on a street $60. The early and late amounts and their timing should be confirmed with the Town.
- Questions: Bylaw Enforcement at 250-847-1600.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Traffic Bylaw No. 2013, Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 1987, Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)
- Contact Us, Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)
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