CityRulesQuiet Hours & City Rules

Canada

Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Kelowna

Know when to move your vehicle, which streets require permits, and how towing is enforced during winter bans.

Kelowna, British ColumbiaLocal timezone: America/VancouverCity coverage

Last verified on

Kelowna, British Columbia skyline
Kelowna overnight parking is generally allowed for up to 24 hours citywide, but downtown streets prohibit parking from 03:00-06:00 nightly (see parking details & rates). There's no standing winter ban; instead, a snow event advisory triggers temporary no-parking on signed snow routes, typically when 10 cm or more is forecast - enforced 24 hours after the advisory, with a $50 ticket and possible tow (snow route rules). Common fines include $20 for over-24-hour parking (early-pay $15) and $30 for expired meters, per the Bylaw Notice Enforcement schedule. Residents in signed zones can apply for permits to exceed posted time limits. Tip: move by 3 a.m. downtown and off snow routes during advisories.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: Citywide 24-hour limit; downtown streets prohibit parking 03:00-06:00 nightly.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Not listed

No seasonal ban recorded, but snow emergencies may trigger restrictions.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

View tow zone map

Typical fines and enforcement

Examples: over 24 hours $20 (early $15/late $25); overnight abode $50; accessible zone without permit $100; expired meter $30 (Bylaw Notice Enforcement, Schedule A - Traffic Bylaw 8120).

Examples: over 24 hours $20 (early $15/late $25); overnight abode $50; accessible zone without permit $100; expired meter $30 (Bylaw Notice Enforcement, Schedule A - Traffic Bylaw 8120).

Always confirm the latest posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight.

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Snow Event Advisory (forecast or accumulation of 10 cm or more) triggers a temporary parking ban on signed snow routes; $50 ticket and towing possible..

Parking details

Overnight window: Citywide 24-hour limit; downtown streets prohibit parking 03:00-06:00 nightly.

Winter ban months: No standing winter parking ban; snow event advisories trigger temporary bans on signed routes.

Snow emergency: Snow Event Advisory (forecast or accumulation of 10 cm or more) triggers a temporary parking ban on signed snow routes; $50 ticket and towing possible.

Typical ticket amounts: Examples: over 24 hours $20 (early $15/late $25); overnight abode $50; accessible zone without permit $100; expired meter $30 (Bylaw Notice Enforcement, Schedule A - Traffic Bylaw 8120).

Official resources

Source: Traffic Bylaw No. 8120 - Part 4 Parking Regulations

Last checked on .

Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from No standing winter parking ban; snow event advisories trigger temporary bans on signed routes. and restricts overnight parking Snow Event Advisory: no parking on signed snow routes beginning 24 hours after the advisory.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Snow Event Advisory (forecast or accumulation of 10 cm or more) triggers a temporary parking ban on signed snow routes; $50 ticket and towing possible.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/canada/british-columbia/kelowna

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

Share this guide
X / TwitterFacebook