Vacaville · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Vacaville?
In Vacaville, a private school is allowed in 1 base zone (PF), needs a conditional use permit in 9 (RR, RE, RL, RLM, RM and 4 more) and not allowed in 6 (Vacaville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PF
- Needs a permit: RR, RE, RL, RLM, RM, RMH, RH, MHP and 1 more
- Not allowed: CG, CO, CH, MX, PR and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Vacaville 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
Vacaville'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.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| PF | Allowed | § 14.09.090.020 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.060.020 |
| RE | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.060.020 |
| RL | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.060.020 |
| RLM | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.060.020 |
| RM | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.060.020 |
| RMH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.060.020 |
| RH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.060.020 |
| MHP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.060.020 |
| CN | Needs a conditional use permit | § 14.09.070.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row does not say public or private; 'Colleges and Trade Schools' and 'Instructional Services' are separate rows. Use classification defined in Chapter 14.02.060 (not in the packet). Overlay districts (AB, RSS, PD, Northeast Growth Area) and the DCSP / DRSP columns are not base districts; blank cells (RHL column rows from Community Assembly down, DCSP, DRSP) are left out. S3 header mark 1 on MX: developments in MX must contain two different types of uses, one residential.
- Not covered here: Use classification definitions (Chapter 14.02.060) and Section 14.09.270.xxx standards, including Animal Keeping (14.09.270.070), are not in the packet; Specific plan districts DCSP and DRSP: use cells blank; Overlay districts AB, RSS, PD, NGA. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Vacaville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RR zone in Vacaville?
Only with a conditional use permit. Vacaville's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 14.09.060.020).
Can I have a private school in the CG zone in Vacaville?
No. Vacaville's use table does not allow it in CG (§ 14.09.070.020).
Can I have a private school in the PF zone in Vacaville?
Yes. Vacaville's use table lists it as allowed in PF (§ 14.09.090.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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