Milpitas · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Milpitas?
In Milpitas, a private school is allowed in 1 base zone (I), needs a conditional use permit in 4 (MXD, MXD3, NCMU and TC, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Milpitas use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: I
- Needs a permit: MXD, MXD3, NCMU and TC
- Not allowed: A and POS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Milpitas 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
Milpitas's code calls this use “School, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I | Allowed | § B.18.020 |
| MXD | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 2: These uses shall not be located within 1,000 ft of the same use. | § B.8.020 |
| MXD3 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 2: These uses shall not be located within 1,000 ft of the same use. | § B.8.020 |
| NCMU | Needs a conditional use permit | § B.8.020 |
| TC | Needs a conditional use permit | § B.8.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "School, Public" is a separate row in the A/I/POS table.
- Not covered here: Metro Specific Plan zones (S5) are a specific plan and left out; Table notes for each cell are included where a mark is shown. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Milpitas
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the MXD zone in Milpitas?
Only with a conditional use permit. Milpitas's use table lists it that way in MXD (§ B.8.020). The code adds a condition: “These uses shall not be located within 1,000 ft of the same use.”
Can I have a private school in the A zone in Milpitas?
No. Milpitas's use table does not allow it in A (§ B.18.020).
Can I have a private school in the I zone in Milpitas?
Yes. Milpitas's use table lists it as allowed in I (§ B.18.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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