Buellton · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Buellton?
In Buellton, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 4 (CN, CR, CS and M) (Buellton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CN, CR, CS and M
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Buellton 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
Buellton's code calls this use “Schools — Elementary and secondary, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CN Neighborhood commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.210 |
| CR General commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.210 |
| CS Service commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.210 |
| M Manufacturing / industrial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.02.210 |
What else applies
- Residential table has Schools - Elementary and Schools - Secondary (RS, RM, PRD, MHP CUP) and the special purpose table has them in REC (CUP); those rows do not say private and are not used. Schools - Specialized education and training is separate.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Buellton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the CN zone in Buellton?
Only with a conditional use permit. Buellton's use table lists it that way in CN (Neighborhood commercial) (§ 19.02.210).
General information, not legal advice.
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