Aliso Viejo · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Aliso Viejo?
In Aliso Viejo, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 3 (BP-1, BP-2 and CF) and not allowed in 6 (Aliso Viejo use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: BP-1, BP-2 and CF
- Not allowed: CT, CC, CN, PO, OR and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Aliso Viejo 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
Aliso Viejo's code calls this use “Schools, private, with outdoor facilities, such as private elementary and high 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BP-1 Business Park 1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.18.020 |
| BP-2 Business Park 2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.18.020 |
| CF Community Facilities | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.26.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Schools, private, without outdoor facilities, such as business, vocational and professional": CT NP, CC C, CN NP, PO C, BP-1 C, BP-2 C; CF C, OR NP, OS NP. "Schools, public": CF P, all others NP. Preschools are under "Child day care centers and preschools".
- Not covered here: PRD and Specific Plan districts (uses come from the base district or the specific plan, not in the packet).; Health facilities and outpatient medical uses overlay district.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Aliso Viejo
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the BP-1 zone in Aliso Viejo?
Only with a conditional use permit. Aliso Viejo's use table lists it that way in BP-1 (Business Park 1) (§ 15.18.020).
Can I have a private school in the CT zone in Aliso Viejo?
No. Aliso Viejo's use table does not allow it in CT (Town Center Commercial) (§ 15.18.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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