Big Bear Lake · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Big Bear Lake?
In Big Bear Lake, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (R-L, R-1, R-3, C-1 and C-2) and not allowed in 5 (Big Bear Lake use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-L, R-1, R-3, C-1 and C-2
- Not allowed: R-4, C-3, C-4, C-5 and P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Big Bear Lake 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
Big Bear Lake's code calls this use “School, private (kindergarten through grade 12)”. 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-L | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “Schools, kindergarten through grade 12” | § 17.25.030 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “Schools, kindergarten through grade 12” | § 17.25.030 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “Schools, kindergarten through grade 12” | § 17.25.030 |
| C-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.35.030 |
| C-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.35.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Residential zones use the row 'Schools, kindergarten through grade 12' (not labelled private). 'College, public or private' and 'Business, trade, or traffic school' are separate rows.
- Not covered here: Village specific plan area (Big Bear Lake Village) has its own land-use designations not in the text; Any other base zones (e.g. R-2, industrial) are not in the supplied text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Big Bear Lake
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-L zone in Big Bear Lake?
Only with a conditional use permit. Big Bear Lake's use table lists it that way in R-L (§ 17.25.030).
Can I have a private school in the R-4 zone in Big Bear Lake?
No. Big Bear Lake's use table does not allow it in R-4 (§ 17.25.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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