Pittsburg · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Pittsburg?
In Pittsburg, a private school is needs an use permit (private schools) in 17 (RR, RS-40, RS-10, RS-6, RS-5 and 12 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Pittsburg use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RR, RS-40, RS-10, RS-6, RS-5, RS-4, RM, RMD and 9 more
- Not allowed: CP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pittsburg 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
Pittsburg's code calls this use “School, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RR | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-40 | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-10 | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-6 | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-5 | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RS-4 | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RM | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RMD | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RH | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| RHD | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted. | § 18.50.010 |
| CO | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit for private institutions; public schools permitted. | § 18.52.010 |
| CN | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit for private institutions; public schools permitted. | § 18.52.010 |
| CC | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit for private institutions; public schools permitted. | § 18.52.010 |
| CS | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit for private institutions; public schools permitted. | § 18.52.010 |
| CSD | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit for private institutions; public schools permitted. | § 18.52.010 |
| CW | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit for private institutions; public schools permitted. Note L-109: Permitted above ground floor level only. | § 18.52.010 |
| GQ Governmental and Quasipublic District | Needs an use permit (private schools) — see note Note L-32: Use permit for private institutions; public schools permitted. | § 18.60.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
CP.
What else applies
- Not covered here: PD and S: no use table (S9, S10); HPD: permitted uses are a list, not a table (S6); only explicit list items used; Specific plan areas (Railroad Avenue) not in text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pittsburg
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RR zone in Pittsburg?
Only with an use permit (private schools). Pittsburg's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 18.50.010). The code adds a condition: “Use permit required for private institution; public schools permitted.”
Can I have a private school in the CP zone in Pittsburg?
No. Pittsburg's use table does not allow it in CP (§ 18.52.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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