Capitola · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Capitola?
In Capitola, a private school is needs a conditional use permit in 3 (RM, MH and MU-N) and not allowed in 2 (Capitola use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RM, MH and MU-N
- Not allowed: R-1 and MU-V
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Capitola 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
Capitola's code calls this use “Schools, Public or Private”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM Multifamily Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.16.020 |
| MH Mobile Home Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.16.020 |
| MU-N Mixed Use, Neighborhood | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.20.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Colleges and Trade Schools is a separate row; C-C/C-R/I tables have no K-12 school row (not listed)
- Not covered here: Visitor Serving (-VS) overlay subzones and the -VR overlay have their own use tables and are not base zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Capitola
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RM zone in Capitola?
Only with a conditional use permit. Capitola's use table lists it that way in RM (Multifamily Residential) (§ 17.16.020).
Can I have a private school in the R-1 zone in Capitola?
No. Capitola's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (§ 17.16.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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