West Sacramento · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in West Sacramento?
In West Sacramento, a private school is allowed in 2 base zones (B-P and PQP), needs a conditional use permit in 9 (RE, RRA, R-1, R-2, R-2.5 and 4 more) and not allowed in 9 (West Sacramento use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: B-P and PQP
- Needs a permit: RE, RRA, R-1, R-2, R-2.5, R-3, CBD, MU-NC and 1 more
- Not allowed: C, CH, MU-C, M-L, M-1, M-2, M-3, RP and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Sacramento 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
West Sacramento's code calls this use “Schools (TK-12) / Schools”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| B-P | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| PQP | Allowed | § 17.11.020 |
| RE | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| RRA | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R-2.5 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| CBD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
| MU-NC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
| WF | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.09.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row covers schools in general (no private/public split). Colleges and Trade Schools, Instructional Services and Tutoring Facilities are separate rows.
- Not covered here: Overlay zone tables (GG overlay S7, PD overlay S8, cannabis overlay S6) are not base zones and are left out. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Sacramento
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the RE zone in West Sacramento?
Only with a conditional use permit. West Sacramento's use table lists it that way in RE (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a private school in the C zone in West Sacramento?
No. West Sacramento's use table does not allow it in C (§ 17.09.020).
Can I have a private school in the B-P zone in West Sacramento?
Yes. West Sacramento's use table lists it as allowed in B-P (§ 17.10.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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