Calaveras County · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Calaveras County?
In Calaveras County, a private school is allowed in 4 base zones (HC, C1, C2 and PS), needs a conditional use permit in 5 (RR, R1, R2, R3 and CP) and not allowed in 2 (Calaveras County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: HC, C1, C2 and PS
- Needs a permit: RR, R1, R2, R3 and CP
- Not allowed: REC and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calaveras County 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
Calaveras County'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 |
|---|---|---|
| HC | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| C1 | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| C2 | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| PS | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| R1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| R2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| R3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| CP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.06.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Residential zones (S2) use the row "Schools" (not "Schools, Private"). "Colleges and Trade Schools" and "Instructional Services" are separate rows.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text. Cells written with a slash and a condition, such as P/C(1), P/A(6), P(3)/C, are left out of every use.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calaveras County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RR zone in Calaveras County?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calaveras County's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 17.05.020).
Can I have a private school in the REC zone in Calaveras County?
No. Calaveras County's use table does not allow it in REC (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a private school in the HC zone in Calaveras County?
Yes. Calaveras County's use table lists it as allowed in HC (§ 17.06.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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