Williams Lake RV, boat and trailer parking rules
Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?
Short answer
In Williams Lake no vehicle, including an RV, may stay parked on a street for more than 48 hours, and a trailer must be hitched to a vehicle that can pull it. On a lot under 1,700 m2 you may park one RV per dwelling unit outdoors; living in an RV is a prohibited use in all zones.
Key facts
| On the street | No vehicle, including an RV, may be parked on a highway for more than 48 hours continuously. A trailer may not be parked on a highway unless attached to a vehicle that can pull it. Parking on a boulevard needs a permit. The 6 m length limit and 5,500 kg weight limit do not apply to recreational vehicles.Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2009 (consolidated), s. 5.1; Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2009 (consolidated), s. 5.7; Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2009 (consolidated), s. 5.12; Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2009 (consolidated), definitions; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2194, 2014 (consolidated), s. 7.9.1(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingno person shall park a vehicle on any highway or a public off-street parking facility for more than 48 hours continuously No person shall park any trailer upon any highway unless said trailer is attached to a No person shall park a vehicle, except a recreational vehicle, in excess of 6 meters RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a chassis mounted camper, motor home, holiday trailer or boat trailer intended exclusively for recreational use No person shall park a Motor Vehicle or Recreational Vehicle on a Boulevard |
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| On your property | In residential zones on lots under 1,700 m², no more than one recreation vehicle may be parked per dwelling unit; extra ones must be fully inside a building. On lots over 1,700 m², two per dwelling unit, with the second behind the front face of the house and meeting setbacks.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2194, 2014 (consolidated), s. 7.4.1(h) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingno more than one (1) recreation vehicle may be parked per dwelling For Owners with lot sizes over 1700 square metres, no more than two (2) The second recreation vehicle must be stored in the rear of the front face |
| Living in an RV | No. Using a tent, recreation vehicle, travel trailer or passenger vehicle for habitation is a prohibited use in all zones.Zoning Bylaw 2430 (December 2025), s. 3.1.1; Zoning Bylaw 2430 (December 2025), s. 3.1.1(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThe following Uses are prohibited in all zones: the use of a tent, recreation vehicle, travel trailer, or passenger vehicle used (c) the use of a tent, recreation vehicle, travel trailer, or passenger vehicle used for habitation. 3.1.2 The outdoor storage of vehicles (including parts thereof) which are in a state of |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: parked on a highway more than 48 hours, or trailer unattached: $100 ($25 early, $125 late for 48 hours; $75 early for unattached trailer). More than one RV per dwelling unit: $100 ($75 early; $125 late). RV on boulevard: $100. Use contrary to zoning: $200 ($150 early; $250 late).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2196, 2013 (consolidated), Schedule A-17; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2196, 2013 (consolidated), Schedule A-17; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2196, 2013 (consolidated), Schedule A-20; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2196, 2013 (consolidated), Schedule A-19 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingParked on highway or public off- street parking facility for more than 48 hours continuously $100.00 $25.00 $125.00 Parked trailer unattached to a $75.00 Accumulation of more than one RV parked per Park Vehicle/RV on boulevard Use Of Land, Buildings Or Structures Contrary To Zoning $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 |
| Bylaw | Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2009; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2194, 2014; Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2009 (consolidated), title; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2194, 2014 (consolidated), s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBYLAW NO. 2093-con PAGE 2 PART 1 - DEFINITIONS 1.1 In this Bylaw the expressions and definitions contained within the Motor Vehicle Act, This Bylaw may be cited as "City of Williams Lake Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2194, |
How it works
The Traffic Control Bylaw governs the street, and the Good Neighbour Bylaw limits how many RVs and unlicensed vehicles a property may hold. In the Traffic bylaw, "recreational vehicle" includes boat trailers.
On the street
- No vehicle, including an RV, may be parked on a street for more than 48 hours continuously.
- A trailer may not be parked on a street unless it is attached to a vehicle that can pull it.
- Parking on a boulevard needs a permit. Residential boulevard parking can be allowed through an approved application; ask the City.
- The 6 m length limit and 5,500 kg weight limit do not apply to recreational vehicles.
On your property
- Residential lots under 1,700 m2: no more than one recreation vehicle per dwelling unit; extra ones must be fully inside a building.
- Lots over 1,700 m2: two per dwelling unit, with the second behind the front face of the house and meeting setbacks.
- Living in one: using a tent, recreation vehicle, travel trailer or passenger vehicle for habitation is a prohibited use in all zones under the Zoning Bylaw.
Good to know
- Bylaw notices: parked on a street more than 48 hours or a trailer unattached: $100 ($25 if paid within 14 days and $125 if paid late for the 48-hour offence; $75 early for an unattached trailer). More than one RV per dwelling unit: $100 ($75 early; $125 late). RV on a boulevard: $100. Use contrary to zoning: $200 ($150 early; $250 late).
- To report a problem, contact City Hall at 250-392-2311.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2194, 2014 (consolidated) (read 2026-11-05)
- Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2093, 2009 (consolidated) (read 2026-11-05)
- Zoning Bylaw 2430 (December 2025) (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2196, 2013 (consolidated) (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Services, City of Williams Lake (read 2026-11-05)
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