Banning · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Banning?
In Banning, a private school is allowed in 1 base zone (PF-S), needs a conditional use permit in 10 (R/A, R/A/H, RR, RR/H, VLDR and 5 more) and not allowed in 4 (Banning use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PF-S
- Needs a permit: R/A, R/A/H, RR, RR/H, VLDR, LDR, MDR, HDR and 2 more
- Not allowed: VHDR, PF-A, PF-G and PF-F
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Banning 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
Banning's code calls this use “Private 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-S | Allowed Code row: “Public and private schools, colleges and universities” | § 17.16.020 |
| R/A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R/A/H | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| RR/H | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| VLDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| LDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| MDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| HDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| MHP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| PF-H | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “Public and private schools, colleges and universities” | § 17.16.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- In the PF table the row is "Public and private schools, colleges and universities" (PF-S permitted, PF-H conditional).
- Not covered here: Commercial, industrial and other base districts (not in the text); only residential, public facilities and open space tables are present. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Banning
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R/A zone in Banning?
Only with a conditional use permit. Banning's use table lists it that way in R/A (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a private school in the VHDR zone in Banning?
No. Banning's use table does not allow it in VHDR (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a private school in the PF-S zone in Banning?
Yes. Banning's use table lists it as allowed in PF-S (§ 17.16.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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