Calexico · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Calexico?
In Calexico, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (RR, R-1, RC, RA and R-2) (Calexico use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RR, R-1, RC, RA and R-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calexico 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
Calexico's code calls this use “4. Educational institutions: public or private schools not including art, business or trade schools and colleges”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.03.110 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.03.110 |
| RC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.03.110 |
| RA | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.03.110 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.03.110 |
What else applies
- Commercial (S3 C.4, C in CO CN CH CS) and industrial (S4 D.3, C in I IL BP) rows read 'Educational institutions, public or private, including vocational schools'; A zone (S9 N) 'Public or private nonprofit education institutions' C. Not used as cells because they include vocational schools or are broad.
- Not covered here: names of R, C and I zones (tables give codes only). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calexico
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RR zone in Calexico?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calexico's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 17.03.110).
General information, not legal advice.
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