Vallejo · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Vallejo?
In Vallejo, a private school is allowed in 4 base zones (NMX, DMX, NC and PS), needs a minor use permit in 5 (RR, RLD, RHD, CC and RC, 3 with a condition) and not allowed in 7 (Vallejo use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: NMX, DMX, NC and PS
- Needs a permit: RR, RLD, RHD, CC and RC
- Not allowed: WC, O, M, IL, IG, PROS and RCN
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Vallejo 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
Vallejo's code calls this use “School (K-12) - Small (Less than 10,000 sf)”. 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 “School”: “Any institution of learning for minors, whether public or private, which offers instruction in those courses of study required by the California Education Code or which is maintained pursuant to standards set by the state board of education and has a” (§ 16.701.02)
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| NMX Neighborhood Mixed Use | Allowed | § 16.301.01 |
| DMX Downtown Mixed Use | Allowed | § 16.301.01 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | Allowed | § 16.301.01 |
| PS Public and Semi-Public District | Allowed | § 16.301.01 |
| RR Rural Residential | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note 2: Minor Use Permit is required for an expansion of an existing school. A Major Use Permit is required for a new K-12 school, either new construction or conversion of a non-educational school building or facility. | § 16.301.01 |
| RLD Residential Low Density | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note 2: Minor Use Permit is required for an expansion of an existing school. A Major Use Permit is required for a new K-12 school, either new construction or conversion of a non-educational school building or facility. | § 16.301.01 |
| RHD | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note 2: Minor Use Permit is required for an expansion of an existing school. A Major Use Permit is required for a new K-12 school, either new construction or conversion of a non-educational school building or facility. | § 16.301.01 |
| CC Central Corridor Commercial | Needs a minor use permit | § 16.301.01 |
| RC Regional Commercial | Needs a minor use permit | § 16.301.01 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- School (K-12) Large (10,000 sf or more): RR..RHD not allowed; NMX MJP; DMX MJP; NC P; CC MJP; RC MJP; others not allowed.
- Not covered here: WMX (Waterfront Mixed Use): S3 note A says Table 3 of the Waterfront and Vallejo Station Planned Development Master Plan supersedes the table, so no WMX cell is given; Note 27 (used in the Duplex RC and Multi-Unit RC cells) is not in the packet; those cells are left out; Chapters 16.306 (Animal Keeping), 16.313 (Community Assembly), 16.315 (Day Care), 16.334 (Residential Care), 16.336 (SRO) and the definitions are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Vallejo
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RR zone in Vallejo?
Only with a minor use permit. Vallejo's use table lists it that way in RR (Rural Residential) (§ 16.301.01). The code adds a condition: “Minor Use Permit is required for an expansion of an existing school. A Major Use Permit is required for a new K-12 school, either new construction or conversion of a non-educational school building or facility.”
Can I have a private school in the WC zone in Vallejo?
No. Vallejo's use table does not allow it in WC (Waterfront Commercial) (§ 16.301.01).
Can I have a private school in the NMX zone in Vallejo?
Yes. Vallejo's use table lists it as allowed in NMX (Neighborhood Mixed Use) (§ 16.301.01).
General information, not legal advice.
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