Arcadia · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Arcadia?
In Arcadia, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 10 (R-M, R-0, R-1, R-2, R-3 and 5 more, 6 with a condition) and not allowed in 8 (Arcadia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-M, R-0, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3-R, C-O, C-G and 2 more
- Not allowed: M-1, CBD, MU, DMU, CM, OS-OR, OS-RP and RR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Arcadia Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a private school can go
Arcadia's code calls this use “Schools, Private”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-M Residential Mountainous | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note SUR: May only be permitted as a Conditional Use, accessory to a Place of Religious Assembly. | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-0 Very Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note SUR: May only be permitted as a Conditional Use, accessory to a Place of Religious Assembly. | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-1 Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note SUR: May only be permitted as a Conditional Use, accessory to a Place of Religious Assembly. | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note SUR: May only be permitted as a Conditional Use, accessory to a Place of Religious Assembly. | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note SUR: May only be permitted as a Conditional Use, accessory to a Place of Religious Assembly. | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| R-3-R Restricted High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note SUR: May only be permitted as a Conditional Use, accessory to a Place of Religious Assembly. | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-O Professional Office | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-G General Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| C-R Regional Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
| PF Public Facility | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “Schools - Private” | Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Residential cells: 'May only be permitted as a Conditional Use, accessory to a Place of Religious Assembly.' Trade and Vocational Schools and Tutoring and Education Centers are separate rows.
- Not covered here: Overlay zones (D Architectural Design, RF Residential Flex, DMU overlay on C-M parcels); Specific plans. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Arcadia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-M zone in Arcadia?
Only with a conditional use permit. Arcadia's use table lists it that way in R-M (Residential Mountainous) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). The code adds a condition: “May only be permitted as a Conditional Use, accessory to a Place of Religious Assembly.”
Can I have a private school in the M-1 zone in Arcadia?
No. Arcadia's use table does not allow it in M-1 (Industrial) (Division 2 — Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).
General information, not legal advice.
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