Moorpark · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Moorpark?
In Moorpark, a private school is needs a permit in 7 (C-O, C-1, C-P-D/C-2, C-OT, M-1 and 2 more, 3 with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Moorpark use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C-O, C-1, C-P-D/C-2, C-OT, M-1, I and I-F
- Not allowed: M-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Moorpark 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
Moorpark's code calls this use “Private education facilities including, but not limited to, colleges and universities, elementary, middle and high 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-O | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.20.060 |
| C-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.20.060 |
| C-P-D/C-2 | Needs an administrative permit — see note Note 3: If within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is required. | § 17.20.060 |
| C-OT | Needs an administrative permit — see note Note 3: If within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is required. | § 17.20.060 |
| M-1 | Needs an administrative permit — see note Note 3: If within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is required. | § 17.20.060 |
| I | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.20.060 |
| I-F | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.20.060 |
Zones where it is not allowed
M-2.
What else applies
- S2 row 13 'Private training facilities' (vocational, art, music, driver training) is separate and not used. S1 'Colleges and universities': R-E CUP only.
- Not covered here: Specific-plan areas (e.g. Carlsberg specific plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Moorpark
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the C-O zone in Moorpark?
Only with a conditional use permit. Moorpark's use table lists it that way in C-O (§ 17.20.060).
Can I have a private school in the M-2 zone in Moorpark?
No. Moorpark's use table does not allow it in M-2 (§ 17.20.060).
General information, not legal advice.
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