Under the proposed definition, a Recreational Vehicle (RV) is defined as:

“Any vehicle, conveyance, or other type of unit or trailer, whether motorized, towed, self-propelled, or otherwise transportable and used for recreational, utility, or similar purposes, and includes, but is not limited to, motor homes (Class A, B, or C), travel trailers, truck campers, off-highway vehicles, boats and other watercraft, and all trailers used to carry or transport any such item.”

Black Diamond - Land Use Bylaw 21-10 - Amendment of Land Use Bylaw 21-06 

Black Diamond - Traffic Bylaw 2021-09 - Section 5

Turner Valley - Property Responsibility Bylaw 20-1107 - Section 3.2 and Appendix A (Penalties)

Turner Valley Traffic & Parking Control Bylaw 20-1106 - Section 16, Section 17

In the (former) Town of Turner Valley:

- Recreational Vehicles are permitted to be parked on private property on a driveway constructed of either crushed gravel, cement, concrete, pavement, aggregate, on any other materials unless otherwise approved by the CAO or pursuant to a valid permit issued by the Town. Bylaw 20-1107 Section 3.2

- Recreational Vehicles are permitted to be parked on the street immediately adjacent to their own place of residence for up to 48 hours. Bylaw 20-1106 Section 17.1, 17.2

- Recreational vehicles may not be pared on the street in Town between November 1 and May 1 each year unless they are in the immediate process of loading or unloading. Bylaw 20-1106 Section 17.3

In the (former) Town of Black Diamond

- Recreational Vehicles may be parked in the front yard from April 1 to Oct 31 on a private front driveway, a maximum of two units allowed, all portions of unit are set back a minimum of 1m from sidewalk, or 1.5m from curb if there is no sidewalk. Bylaw 21-10 Section 5.0 (Amending Bylaw 21-06 Section 8.10.1(e)(i)(a,b,c)) 

- Recreational Vehicles shall not be occupied for more than 15 days in a year for more than 3 consecutive days at a time. Bylaw 21-10 Section 5.0 (Amending Bylaw 21-06 Section 8.10.1(e)(i)(d))

- Up to two Recreational Vehicles may be parked in the rear or side-lot year round. Bylaw 21-10 Section 6.0 (Amending Bylaw 21-06 Section 8.10.1(e))

- In R-1, R-1A, R-1C and R-2 Districts, one off-street parking pad may be permitted per parcel in the front setback to a maximum width of 9.15m (30ft) and the pad shall be constructed of materials suitable to support vehicle traffic such as gravel, concrete or asphalt. Bylaw 21-10 Section 7.0 (Amending Bylaw 21-06 Section 8.14.5(f))

- Parking of Recreational Vehicles will be prohibited in front yards and on the streets, except for a 24-hour period for trip or RV storage preparation. Bylaw 21-10 Section 8.0 (Amending Bylaw 21-06 Section 10.5.5)

- Recreational Vehicles must not be parked on Town streets between November 1 - April 1 unless they are in the immediate process of loading or unloading. Bylaw 2021-09 Section 5.17

- No Recreational Vehicle may be detached from the vehicle by which it may be propelled or drawn while parked upon a street in town. Bylaw 2021-09 Section 5.18

- Recreational Vehicles shall not be parked on a roadway for more than 48 consecutive hours. Bylaw 2021-09 Section 5.19

- Recreational Vehicles shall not be used as a residence or temporary residence while parked on a street within Town. Bylaw 2021-09 Section 5.20

- Vehicles may not be parked in alleyways except while actively loading or unloading goods or passengers from the vehicle. Bylaw 2021-09 Section 5.21

The existing rules were intended to mitigate the potential impacts of RV parking on properties and neighborhoods.

A limited term for front area parking allows for reasonable use and limits the negative impact of RVs’ weight, length and height. Negative impacts can be split into two main categories:

• Visibility/safety: RVs can block the view along a street and affect visibility and safety for pedestrians, bikers, drivers and anyone else using the street. Corner visibility can also be affected.
• Aesthetics: large (or multiple) RVs on a property can be out of character and scale for a neighbourhood and have a negative impact on how the community looks.

The following are known impacts from allowing RV parking on residential front driveways and parking stalls:

• obstructed sightlines
• safety
• esthetics

Known benefits:

• convenience
• cost-effectiveness
• sense of security

Seasonal parking is a way for some large municipalities to support owners and residents of a community, with the condition that the RV is not unsightly (i.e. poor condition), encroaching on Town property, and is meeting other bylaw requirements.