Lompoc · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Lompoc?
In Lompoc, a private school is allowed in 4 base zones (CB, OTC, PCD and PF), needs a conditional use permit in 4 (R-1, R-2, R-3 and MU) and not allowed in 4 (Lompoc use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CB, OTC, PCD and PF
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-2, R-3 and MU
- Not allowed: RA, MH, CC and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lompoc 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
Lompoc's code calls this use “Schools, Public or 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CB Central Business | Allowed | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| OTC Old Town Commercial | Allowed | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| PCD Planned Commercial Development | Allowed | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| PF Public Facilities and Institutional | Allowed | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| R-1 Single-Family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| MU Mixed Use | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row covers public and private schools; 'College/University' (RA CUP), 'Business/Trade School' and 'Studio, Instructional Services' are separate rows.
- Not covered here: Specific Plan (SP) zone: allowed uses come from each adopted specific plan; Overlay zones (AO, CRO, SO, PD, SEO, HSO): table 17.224.030.A modifies base-zone uses (e.g. HSO), not used here. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lompoc
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-1 zone in Lompoc?
Only with a conditional use permit. Lompoc's use table lists it that way in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones).
Can I have a private school in the RA zone in Lompoc?
No. Lompoc's use table does not allow it in RA (Residential Agriculture) (Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones).
Can I have a private school in the CB zone in Lompoc?
Yes. Lompoc's use table lists it as allowed in CB (Central Business) (Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones).
General information, not legal advice.
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