Glendale · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Glendale?
In Glendale, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 9 (R2250, R1650, R1250, IND, IMU and 4 more) and not allowed in 8 (Glendale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R2250, R1650, R1250, IND, IMU, IMU-R, SFMU, MS and 1 more
- Not allowed: ROS, R1R, R1, R3050, CE, CEM, SR and TOD II
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Glendale 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
Glendale'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 |
|---|---|---|
| R2250 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.11.020 |
| R1650 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.11.020 |
| R1250 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.11.020 |
| IND | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.13.020 |
| IMU | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.14.020 |
| IMU-R | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.14.020 |
| SFMU | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.14.020 |
| MS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.15.020 |
| TOD I | Needs a conditional use permit | § 30.16.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Schools, private specialized education and training' (trade/studio type) and 'Schools, physical instruction' are separate rows and not used. Chapter 30.70 definition of 'Schools, private' not in packet; assumed to be K-12 private schools by name.
- Not covered here: Commercial districts (C1, C2, C3 etc.) and any other base zones whose use tables are not in the packet; Chapter 30.70 use definitions and Section 30.03.010 (uses not listed) are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Glendale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R2250 zone in Glendale?
Only with a conditional use permit. Glendale's use table lists it that way in R2250 (§ 30.11.020).
Can I have a private school in the ROS zone in Glendale?
No. Glendale's use table does not allow it in ROS (§ 30.11.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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