Stockton · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Stockton?
In Stockton, a private school is needs an administrative use permit in 10 (RL, RM, RH, CO, CN and 5 more) and not allowed in 5 (Stockton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RL, RM, RH, CO, CN, CG, CL, CH and 2 more
- Not allowed: RE, CA, IL, IG and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Stockton 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
Stockton's code calls this use “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.
The code defines “Schools”: “Facilities for primary or secondary education, including private and parochial schools having curricula comparable to that required in the public schools of the State of California. |” (§ 16.244.020)
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| RL | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| RM | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| RH | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CO | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CN | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CG | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CL | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CH | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| CD | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| PF | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Colleges and Trade Schools" and "Instructional Services" are separate rows (not used).
- Not covered here: MX, UC, PT districts (master development plans / port development agreement).; Overlay districts (Chapter 16.28).; Use classification definitions (Chapter 16.250) and Chapter 16.80 standards other than 16.80.020 are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Stockton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RL zone in Stockton?
Only with an administrative use permit. Stockton's use table lists it that way in RL (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have a private school in the RE zone in Stockton?
No. Stockton's use table does not allow it in RE (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
General information, not legal advice.
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