Long Beach · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Long Beach?
In Long Beach, a private school is allowed in 3 base zones (MU-1, MU-2 and MU-3, all with a condition), needs a permit in 10 (CCA, CCP, CCR, CCN, CHW and 5 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 8 (Long Beach use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: MU-1, MU-2 and MU-3
- Needs a permit: CCA, CCP, CCR, CCN, CHW, MU-M, C3, C-M and 2 more
- Not allowed: CNP, CNA, CNR, CS, RMU3, RMU4, NI-1 and NI-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Long Beach 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
Long Beach's code calls this use “Private elementary or secondary school (Title 21); Elementary or Secondary School (Title 22)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MU-1 | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Subject to standards of 21.52.263. Title 22 row is named Elementary or Secondary School (not marked private). | § 22.15.030 |
| MU-2 | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Subject to standards of 21.52.263. Title 22 row is named Elementary or Secondary School (not marked private). | § 22.15.030 |
| MU-3 | Allowed — see note Note Additional Regulations: Subject to standards of 21.52.263. Title 22 row is named Elementary or Secondary School (not marked private). | § 22.15.030 |
| CCA | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Special conditions apply (see Sections 21.52.263 and 21.52.249). | Division I — PERMITTED USES |
| CCP | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Special conditions apply (see Sections 21.52.263 and 21.52.249). | Division I — PERMITTED USES |
| CCR | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Special conditions apply (see Sections 21.52.263 and 21.52.249). | Division I — PERMITTED USES |
| CCN | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Special conditions apply (see Sections 21.52.263 and 21.52.249). | Division I — PERMITTED USES |
| CHW | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Special conditions apply (see Sections 21.52.263 and 21.52.249). | Division I — PERMITTED USES |
| MU-M | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Subject to standards of 21.52.263. Title 22 row is named Elementary or Secondary School (not marked private). | § 22.15.030 |
| C3 | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Subject to standards of 21.52.263 and 21.52.249. Row is named Elementary or Secondary School. | § 22.15.030 |
| C-M | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Subject to standards of 21.52.263 and 21.52.249. Row is named Elementary or Secondary School. | § 22.15.030 |
| MFR-L | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Row is named Elementary or Secondary School. | § 22.15.030 |
| MFR-M | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Row is named Elementary or Secondary School. | § 22.15.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 21.52.263 Elementary and secondary schools.
- Industrial Table 33-2 has no K-12 school row (only vocational schools). Park district: schools N.
- Not covered here: Residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 families): Table 31-1 in 21.31.110 (S2) is not in the text, only its intro; Institutional district (I): Table 34-1 in 21.34.110 (S5) is not in the text; Public right-of-way district: Table 36-1 (S7) is not in the text; Planned development districts and specific plans (PD-x, SP): use rules are in each plan. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Long Beach
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the CCA zone in Long Beach?
Only with a conditional use permit. Long Beach's use table lists it that way in CCA (Division I — PERMITTED USES). The code adds a condition: “Special conditions apply (see Sections 21.52.263 and 21.52.249).”
Can I have a private school in the CNP zone in Long Beach?
No. Long Beach's use table does not allow it in CNP (Division I — PERMITTED USES).
Can I have a private school in the MU-1 zone in Long Beach?
Yes, with a condition. Long Beach's use table lists it as allowed in MU-1 (§ 22.15.030). The code adds a condition: “Subject to standards of 21.52.263. Title 22 row is named Elementary or Secondary School (not marked private).”
General information, not legal advice.
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