Monterey Park · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Monterey Park?
In Monterey Park, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 6 (R-1, R-2, R-3, N-S, R-S and 1 more) and not allowed in 3 (Monterey Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-2, R-3, N-S, R-S and C-S
- Not allowed: S-C, C-B and C-P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Monterey Park 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
Monterey Park'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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
| N-S | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.10.030 |
| R-S | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.10.030 |
| C-S | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.10.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S5 also has "Parochial" (C, C, C) and "Public" (P, P, P). S7 "School, Commercial", "School, Vocational or Trade School" and "Tutoring" (L in N-S, R-S, C-S) are not private K-12 schools. S10 O-P lists only vocational or trade schools.
- Not covered here: Section 21.08.040 (limitations for residential L cells) and § 21.12.030 (O-P provisions) are not in the packet; Chapter 21.04 definitions not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Monterey Park
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-1 zone in Monterey Park?
Only with a conditional use permit. Monterey Park's use table lists it that way in R-1 (§ 21.08.030).
Can I have a private school in the S-C zone in Monterey Park?
No. Monterey Park's use table does not allow it in S-C (§ 21.10.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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