Martinez · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Martinez?
In Martinez, a private school is needs a conditional use permit (chapter 22.40) in 6 (R-1.5, R-2.5, R-3.5, RR, PA and 1 more) and not allowed in 5 (Martinez use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1.5, R-2.5, R-3.5, RR, PA and RD
- Not allowed: AV/R-20, AV/R-40, AV/A-5, DS and C
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Martinez 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
Martinez's code calls this use “Private (nonprofit) schools / public and private 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-1.5 | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 22.40) | § 22.12.090 |
| R-2.5 | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 22.40) | § 22.12.090 |
| R-3.5 | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 22.40) | § 22.12.090 |
| RR Rural Residential districts (several RR districts treated alike; individual codes not in the packet) | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 22.40) | § 22.12.090 |
| PA Professional and Administrative Office | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 22.40) | § 22.14.040 |
| RD Research and Development | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 22.40) | § 22.15.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- NC (S11 D), CC (S12 E), SC (S13 G): "Educational institutions" P, a broad row; its definition is not in the packet.
- Not covered here: Individual codes of the RR and Agricultural districts and other R districts (R-20, R-40 ... implied by the ECD table) are not named in the packet; Chapter 22.04 (definitions), 22.34.230 (homeless shelters), 22.43 (ADUs), 22.58 (small animals) are not in the packet; ECD districts: only chapter-wide lists; not used. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Martinez
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-1.5 zone in Martinez?
Only with a conditional use permit (chapter 22.40). Martinez's use table lists it that way in R-1.5 (§ 22.12.090).
Can I have a private school in the AV/R-20 zone in Martinez?
No. Martinez's use table does not allow it in AV/R-20 (Alhambra Valley R-20) (§ 22.29.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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