San Carlos · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in San Carlos?
In San Carlos, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 11 (RS-6, RM-20, RM-59, RM-100, MU-NB-120 and 6 more) and not allowed in 7 (San Carlos use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RS-6, RM-20, RM-59, RM-100, MU-NB-120, MU-SB-100, MU-SB-120, MU-N-40 and 3 more
- Not allowed: RS-3, MU-DC-100, MU-D-100, MU-D-120, MU-SC-120, PK and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Carlos 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
San Carlos'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 |
|---|---|---|
| RS-6 Residential Single-Family District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.04.020 |
| RM-20 Residential Multifamily District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.04.020 |
| RM-59 Residential Multifamily District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.04.020 |
| RM-100 Residential Multifamily District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.04.020 |
| MU-NB-120 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.05.020 |
| MU-SB-100 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.05.020 |
| MU-SB-120 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.05.020 |
| MU-N-40 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.05.020 |
| MU-N-50 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.05.020 |
| MU-N-120 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.05.020 |
| P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development): S7 18.10.030, uses follow the PD plan or specific plan; Airport District (table has no shelter row). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in San Carlos
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RS-6 zone in San Carlos?
Only with a conditional use permit. San Carlos's use table lists it that way in RS-6 (Residential Single-Family District) (§ 18.04.020).
Can I have a private school in the RS-3 zone in San Carlos?
No. San Carlos's use table does not allow it in RS-3 (Residential Single-Family District) (§ 18.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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