Telkwa RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Telkwa?
In Telkwa, no vehicle or trailer may be parked on a street for more than 72 hours continuously. A trailer or commercial vehicle over 7.5 m may not be parked on a local residential street. Living in an RV or trailer is prohibited in every zone.
Key facts
| On the street | No vehicle or trailer may be parked on a street for more than 72 hours continuously. A trailer or commercial vehicle over 7.5 m (25 ft) may not be parked on a local street in a residential area except to load or unload. No parking on a sidewalk or boulevard, in front of a driveway, or within 6 m of an intersection.Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009, s. 7.2; Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009, s. 7.4; Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009, s. 7.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingno person shall park a vehicle or trailer on any street for more than seventy-two (72) hours continuously. No person shall park a commercial vehicle, trailer or combination thereof, in excess of 7.5m (25 ft) in length on a local street within a residential area, except for loading or unloading purposes. on a sidewalk or boulevard; in front of a public or private driveway; within 6m of an intersection; |
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| On your property | Recreational vehicles are excluded from the ban on parking or storing vehicles over 5,500 kg (12,000 lbs) GVW on private property in R zones.Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 16.1.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNo person shall park or store any vehicle having a licensed gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 5,500 kg (12,000 lbs.) on any Highway or on private property within an R zone except: .1 Recreational vehicles; |
| Living in an RV | No. In every zone, using a trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, tent or other vehicle as a residence is prohibited, even if connected to services or made stationary.Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, s. 3.2.5.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe occupancy of any trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, tent, or other vehicle as a Residence, irrespective of whether connected to services or made stationary or otherwise; |
| Fine | Unlawful parking $106.30 (Traffic Control Bylaw s. 7). Impeding snow removal $212.60.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025, Schedule B, Traffic Control Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingUnlawful Parking 7 $ 106.30 Impeding Snow Removal 9.22 $ 212.60 |
| Bylaw | Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009 (s. 7 parking and stopping) and Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (ss. 3.2.5, 16.1).Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009, title; Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingTRAFFIC CONTROL BYLAW NO. 592, 2009 The Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 |
How it works
On the street, the Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009 says no vehicle or trailer may be parked on a street for more than 72 hours continuously. A trailer or commercial vehicle over 7.5 m (25 ft) may not be parked on a local street in a residential area except to load or unload. No parking on a sidewalk or boulevard, in front of a driveway, or within 6 m of an intersection.
On your property, the Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 sets no rule we found on where, how many or what size RVs, boats or trailers may be kept on a residential lot. Recreational vehicles are excluded from the ban on parking or storing vehicles over 5,500 kg (12,000 lbs) on private property in R zones. We did not read every zone.
Good to know
- Living in a trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, tent or other vehicle is prohibited in every zone, even if connected to services or made stationary.
- Tickets under the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025: unlawful parking $106.30; impeding snow removal $212.60. No separate ticket amount was found for the 72-hour limit or the RV-living ban.
- Ask the Village Office (250-846-5212) about your lot.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Traffic Control Bylaw No. 592, 2009 (PDF), Village of Telkwa (read 2026-11-08)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022 (PDF), Village of Telkwa (read 2026-11-08)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 792, 2025 (PDF), Village of Telkwa (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact, Village of Telkwa (read 2026-11-08)
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