Culver City · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Culver City?
In Culver City, a private school is needs a permit in 13 (R1, R2, RLD, RMD, RHD and 8 more, 10 with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Culver City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R1, R2, RLD, RMD, RHD, MU-N, MU-1, MU-2 and 5 more
- Not allowed: MU-I
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Culver City 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
Culver City's code calls this use “Private Schools - Kindergarten to 12th grade”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 1: Use only allowed on a site declared surplus by the Culver City Unified School District. | § 17.210.015 |
| R2 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 1: Use only allowed on a site declared surplus by the Culver City Unified School District. | § 17.210.015 |
| RLD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.015 |
| RMD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.015 |
| RHD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.015 |
| MU-N | Needs an administrative use permit (schools/centers up to 1,500 sq ft) or conditional use permit — see note Note AUP/CUP: AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area. | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-1 | Needs an administrative use permit (schools/centers up to 1,500 sq ft) or conditional use permit — see note Note AUP/CUP: AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area. | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-2 | Needs an administrative use permit (schools/centers up to 1,500 sq ft) or conditional use permit — see note Note AUP/CUP: AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area. | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-DT | Needs an administrative use permit (schools/centers up to 1,500 sq ft) or conditional use permit — see note Note AUP/CUP: AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area. | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-MD | Needs an administrative use permit (schools/centers up to 1,500 sq ft) or conditional use permit — see note Note AUP/CUP: AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area. | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-HD | Needs an administrative use permit (schools/centers up to 1,500 sq ft) or conditional use permit — see note Note AUP/CUP: AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area. | § 17.220.015 |
| FH-MD | Needs an administrative use permit (schools/centers up to 1,500 sq ft) or conditional use permit — see note Note AUP/CUP: AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area. | § 17.270.015 |
| FH-HD | Needs an administrative use permit (schools/centers up to 1,500 sq ft) or conditional use permit — see note Note AUP/CUP: AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area. | § 17.270.015 |
Zones where it is not allowed
MU-I.
What else applies
- AUP vs CUP is decided by floor area (AUP up to 1,500 sq ft). Public schools are a separate row (P).
- Not covered here: Commercial and industrial zoning districts (their use tables are not in the packet); Specific-plan or overlay districts other than Fox Hills. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Culver City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R1 zone in Culver City?
Only with a conditional use permit. Culver City's use table lists it that way in R1 (§ 17.210.015). The code adds a condition: “Use only allowed on a site declared surplus by the Culver City Unified School District.”
Can I have a private school in the MU-I zone in Culver City?
No. Culver City's use table does not allow it in MU-I (§ 17.220.015).
General information, not legal advice.
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