Waterford · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Waterford?
In Waterford, a private school is needs a permit in 6 (RS, RM, RH, PS, CC and 1 more, 5 with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Waterford use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RS, RM, RH, PS, CC and CH
- Not allowed: CG and CR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Waterford 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
Waterford's code calls this use “Schools, public and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RS | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note C: Approval of a use permit shall require a finding that (1) the proposed use will have no significant unmitigated environmental impacts, does not have impacts on surrounding land and uses, in accordance with Chapter 17.72 (Standards of Review); and (2) the building design is compatible with surrounding buildings. Note D: See Chapters 17.75 (Use Permits), 17.73 (Administrative Use Permits), 17.72 (Standards of Review) and 17.76 (Variances). | § 17.20.030 |
| RM | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note C: Approval of a use permit shall require a finding that (1) the proposed use will have no significant unmitigated environmental impacts, does not have impacts on surrounding land and uses, in accordance with Chapter 17.72 (Standards of Review); and (2) the building design is compatible with surrounding buildings. Note D: See Chapters 17.75 (Use Permits), 17.73 (Administrative Use Permits), 17.72 (Standards of Review) and 17.76 (Variances). | § 17.20.030 |
| RH | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note C: Approval of a use permit shall require a finding that (1) the proposed use will have no significant unmitigated environmental impacts, does not have impacts on surrounding land and uses, in accordance with Chapter 17.72 (Standards of Review); and (2) the building design is compatible with surrounding buildings. Note D: See Chapters 17.75 (Use Permits), 17.73 (Administrative Use Permits), 17.72 (Standards of Review) and 17.76 (Variances). | § 17.20.030 |
| PS Public and Semipublic | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.18.020 |
| CC | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note I: See Chapters 17.75, Use Permits and 17.76, Variances. | § 17.24.030 |
| CH | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note I: See Chapters 17.75, Use Permits and 17.76, Variances. | § 17.24.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row is 'Schools, public or private' in PS and commercial tables. AG note N(e) lists academic schools as an 'Other' use, not a row.
- Not covered here: PC district (no use table); Chapter 17.22 mobile home park district RM (S11, not used).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Waterford
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RS zone in Waterford?
Only with a conditional use permit. Waterford's use table lists it that way in RS (§ 17.20.030). The code adds a condition: “Approval of a use permit shall require a finding that (1) the proposed use will have no significant unmitigated environmental impacts, does not have impacts on surrounding land and uses, in accordance with Chapter…”
Can I have a private school in the CG zone in Waterford?
No. Waterford's use table does not allow it in CG (§ 17.24.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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