Benicia · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Benicia?
In Benicia, a private school is needs an use permit in 5 (RS, RM, RH, CC and PS) and not allowed in 4 (Benicia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RS, RM, RH, CC and PS
- Not allowed: HZ, CO, CG and CW
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Benicia 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
Benicia's code calls this use “Schools, Public or 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RS | Needs an use permit | § 17.24.020 |
| RM | Needs an use permit | § 17.24.020 |
| RH | Needs an use permit | § 17.24.020 |
| CC | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.020 |
| PS Public and Semipublic | Needs an use permit | § 17.40.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development) district has no use table (S6); Zone names for RS, RM, RH, HZ, CC, CO, CG, CW, IL, IG, IW, IP are not stated in the packet text; Housing Opportunity Sites overlay (S10) adds group residential, multifamily, supportive and transitional housing as P. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Benicia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RS zone in Benicia?
Only with an use permit. Benicia's use table lists it that way in RS (§ 17.24.020).
Can I have a private school in the HZ zone in Benicia?
No. Benicia's use table does not allow it in HZ (§ 17.24.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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