Brawley · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Brawley?
In Brawley, a private school is needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) in 5 (R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2 and R-3) and not allowed in 2 (Brawley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2 and R-3
- Not allowed: MHS and MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Brawley 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
Brawley's code calls this use “Schools, public and 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-A | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| R-E | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | § 27.72 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S1 also has 'Academies of learning (private)' (same as schools: C in R-A to R-3) and 'Church school facilities' (C). S2 commercial table has 'Academies of learning (private)' (P in C-P and C-1, X in C-2 and C-3) and 'Schools, business and professional'; no commercial row names K-12 private schools, so commercial zones are left out.
- Not covered here: P-D (planned development) zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Brawley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-A zone in Brawley?
Only with a conditional use permit (planning commission). Brawley's use table lists it that way in R-A (§ 27.72).
Can I have a private school in the MHS zone in Brawley?
No. Brawley's use table does not allow it in MHS (§ 27.72).
General information, not legal advice.
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