Where is a private school allowed in Windsor?

Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Windsor 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

Windsor's code calls this use “School”. 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
PI Public/Institution	Allowed	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
RR Rural Residential	Needs a conditional use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ER Estate Residential	Needs a conditional use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SR Surrounding Residential	Needs a conditional use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
VR Village Residential	Needs a conditional use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MDR Medium Density Residential	Needs a conditional use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CR Compact Residential	Needs a conditional use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CC Community Commercial	Needs a minor use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
TC Town Center Mixed-Use	Needs a minor use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SC Service Commercial	Needs a minor use permit	Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Zones where it is not allowed

NCMU, GC, BMU, RC, OS, REC.

What else applies

Row does not distinguish public and private schools. 17.12.040.E: "Schools may be allowed with a Minor Use Permit on ground floor commercial uses" (TC zone).
Not covered here: PD (Planned Development): uses set by rezoning, 17.16.030.F; Windsor Station Area/Downtown Specific Plan area (own standards); Overlay zones -AS, -FH, -HO. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.

Other uses in Windsor

Who this affects

HomeownersBuyersReal estate agentsSmall developers

Frequently asked questions

Can I have a private school in the RR zone in Windsor?

Only with a conditional use permit. Windsor's use table lists it that way in RR (Rural Residential) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).

Can I have a private school in the NCMU zone in Windsor?

No. Windsor's use table does not allow it in NCMU (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).

Can I have a private school in the PI zone in Windsor?

Yes. Windsor's use table lists it as allowed in PI (Public/Institution) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).

General information, not legal advice.