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Tumbler Ridge RV, boat and trailer parking rules

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

Tumbler Ridge, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Tumbler Ridge, an RV may stay in a permitted on-street spot for no more than 24 hours, and no vehicle may stop on a highway over 24 hours. In R1 and R2 zones you may keep one RV on your lot. A 24-hour ticket is $50.

Key facts

On the streetA recreational vehicle may be parked in a permitted on-street parking spot for no more than 24 hours (not in the M1 zone). No vehicle may stop or park on a highway for more than 24 hours continuously. No one may occupy a recreational vehicle on a highway except in designated campgrounds.Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025, consolidated, Zoning Bylaw s. 4.15.1; Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2015, consolidated, Traffic Bylaw ss. 11.1, 6.14 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Within any zone except for the M1 zone, a person may park a recreational vehicle within a permitted on-street parking spot for
no more than 24 hours.
24 Hours Maximum - On a highway for a continuous period exceeding
twenty-four (24) hours.
On your propertyIn R1 and R2 zones, no more than one recreational vehicle on private property, located in a driveway at least 1.5 m from the public road right-of-way, in an enclosed garage, or in a carport. In M1 and C2 zones, parking of recreational vehicles is not restricted on private property.Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025, consolidated, Zoning Bylaw s. 4.15.2, 4.15.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
In R1 and R2 zones, it is permitted to park no more than one recreational vehicle on private property, however this recreational
A driveway and must be a minimum of 1.5 m from the public road right-of-way,
the parking of uninsured vehicles, recreational vehicles and all-terrain and sport vehicles are not
Living in an RVNo one may occupy a recreational vehicle, tent or tent trailer on District land or highways except in designated campgrounds. The readable bylaws do not say whether people may live in an RV on a private lot.Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2015, consolidated, Traffic Bylaw s. 6.14 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Occupy District Land for Recreational Use – occupy a recreational vehicle,
tent or tent trailer on District land and/or highways within the District, except in
designated campgrounds;
FineMunicipal ticket: $50 for stopping or parking over 24 hours; $200 for occupying District land for recreational use (RV on a street).Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 560, 2011, consolidated, Schedule 10 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Stop, stand or park over 24 hours
Occupy District land for recreational use
BylawZoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025 (s. 4.15) and Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2015 (ss. 6.14, 11.1).Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025, consolidated, Cover; Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2015, consolidated, Cover · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
No. 747, 2025
STORAGE OF VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
District of Tumbler Ridge TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS REGULATION BYLAW No. 627, 2015 Adopted November 4, 2015 Consolidated for Convenience
Tumbler Ridge TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS REGULATION BYLAW No. 627, 2015 Adopted November 4, 2015 Consolidated for Convenience Includes the Following Date Adopted:

How it works

The District of Tumbler Ridge's Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 627 and Zoning Bylaw No. 747 set the rules. A recreational vehicle is a motor vehicle or trailer designed or used mainly for accommodation, such as a travel trailer, tent trailer, camper or motor home.

On the street

  • An RV may be parked in a permitted on-street parking spot for no more than 24 hours (not in the M1 zone).
  • No vehicle may stop or park on a highway for more than 24 hours continuously.
  • No one may occupy an RV, tent or tent trailer on a highway or District land except in designated campgrounds.

On your property

  • In R1 and R2 zones: no more than one RV on private property, in a driveway at least 1.5 m from the public road right-of-way, in an enclosed garage, or in a carport.
  • In M1 and C2 zones, RV parking on private property is not restricted.
  • Other zones were not checked. The readable sections do not address boats, and do not say whether you may live in an RV on a private lot.

Good to know

  • Municipal tickets (Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 560): $50 for stopping or parking over 24 hours; $200 for occupying District land for recreational use.
  • Ask the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-242-3939 about your zone.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 627, 2015, consolidated (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025, consolidated (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 560, 2011, consolidated (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Municipal Bylaw Enforcement, District of Tumbler Ridge (read 2026-11-08)

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