Colfax · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Colfax?
In Colfax, a private school is needs an administrative permit in 2 (R-1 and R-M) and not allowed in 1 (Colfax use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1 and R-M
- Not allowed: R-MHS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Colfax 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
Colfax's code calls this use “Schools, Private Elementary and Secondary”. 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-1 Single-family residence | Needs an administrative permit | § 17.72.020 |
| R-M Multi-family residence | Needs an administrative permit | § 17.72.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Schools, Elementary and Secondary" has the same cells
- Not covered here: A (agricultural), commercial, industrial (I-L) and other zones: only the residential-zone table (17.72.020) is in the text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Colfax
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-1 zone in Colfax?
Only with an administrative permit. Colfax's use table lists it that way in R-1 (Single-family residence) (§ 17.72.020).
Can I have a private school in the R-MHS zone in Colfax?
No. Colfax's use table does not allow it in R-MHS (§ 17.72.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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