Corcoran · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Corcoran?
In Corcoran, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 3 (RA, R-1 and RM) (Corcoran use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RA, R-1 and RM
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Corcoran 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
Corcoran's code calls this use “Public and quasi-public uses of an educational type incl. private nonprofit schools”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RA Residential Acreage District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-7-4 |
| R-1 Single-Family Residential District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-8-4 |
| RM Multi-Family Residential District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-9-4 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 19 Permits for Conditional Uses (11-19).
- R-1 and RM text does not name 'high schools'. RCO lists 'Elementary, junior high and high school sites, and college sites' (CUP, S3) and A lists 'public and quasi-public uses of an educational type' (CUP, S6) without saying private; left out. Commercial 'Schools-specialized education and training' (draft's row) excluded.
- Not covered here: IL and IH industrial districts (named in 11-23-3, no use text in packet); Chapter 10 / mobile home provisions; R-1-6 and R-1-10 subdistricts mentioned in 11-8-3 J; PUD (Chapter 23) is an overlay-like process, not a base zone. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Corcoran
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RA zone in Corcoran?
Only with a conditional use permit. Corcoran's use table lists it that way in RA (Residential Acreage District) (§ 11-7-4).
General information, not legal advice.
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