Apple Valley · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Apple Valley?
In Apple Valley, a private school is allowed in 1 base zone (P-F, it with a condition), needs a permit in 9 (R-VLD, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾, O-P and 4 more) and not allowed in 5 (Apple Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: P-F
- Needs a permit: R-VLD, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾, O-P, C-G, C-S, C-R and 1 more
- Not allowed: R-A, R-EQ, R-SF, R-M and MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Apple Valley 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
Apple Valley's code calls this use “3. Educational institutions, private schools (S1) / a. Private Schools (S4) / 3. Schools, public or private (S11)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P-F Public Facility | Allowed — see note Note P: P: Permitted uses, subject to Development Permit process | § 9.57.030 |
| R-VLD Very Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-LD Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E Estate Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E ¾ Estate Residential ¾ | Needs a conditional use permit | § 9.28.030 |
| O-P Office Professional | Needs a special use permit | § 9.35.030 |
| C-G General Commercial | Needs a special use permit | § 9.35.030 |
| C-S Service Commercial | Needs a special use permit | § 9.35.030 |
| C-R Regional Commercial | Needs a special use permit | § 9.35.030 |
| C-V Village Commercial | Needs a special use permit | § 9.35.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S4 'Vocational and business trade schools' is a different use. S5/S7 not used.
- Not covered here: S2/S5/S7 are specific-use regulation chapters, not use tables; Specific plan districts (S10) have no use table; PRD cells left out (uses per approved PRD). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Apple Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-VLD zone in Apple Valley?
Only with a conditional use permit. Apple Valley's use table lists it that way in R-VLD (Very Low Density Residential) (§ 9.28.030).
Can I have a private school in the R-A zone in Apple Valley?
No. Apple Valley's use table does not allow it in R-A (Residential Agriculture) (§ 9.28.030).
Can I have a private school in the P-F zone in Apple Valley?
Yes, with a condition. Apple Valley's use table lists it as allowed in P-F (Public Facility) (§ 9.57.030). The code adds a condition: “P: Permitted uses, subject to Development Permit process”
General information, not legal advice.
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