Woodland · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Woodland?
In Woodland, a private school is allowed in 1 base zone (PF), needs a conditional use permit (cup) in 11 (R-L, N-P, R-LM, R-M, DX-1 and 6 more) and not allowed in 8 (Woodland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PF
- Needs a permit: R-L, N-P, R-LM, R-M, DX-1, DX-2, DX-3, DX-4 and 3 more
- Not allowed: R-H, CMU-WM, CMU-K, CMU-F, NMU, CMU-G, OS and FSA
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Woodland 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
Woodland's code calls this use “School”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PF Public Facilities | Allowed | § 17.44.020 |
| R-L | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.24.020 |
| N-P | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.24.020 |
| R-LM | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.24.020 |
| R-M | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.24.020 |
| DX-1 | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.28.020 |
| DX-2 | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.28.020 |
| DX-3 | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.28.020 |
| DX-4 | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.28.020 |
| CMU-E | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-A | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.32.020 |
| CCMU | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.32.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- College and Trade School is a separate row.
- Not covered here: Specific plan areas and overlay zones, if any (no use tables in the text). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Woodland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the R-L zone in Woodland?
Only with a conditional use permit (cup). Woodland's use table lists it that way in R-L (§ 17.24.020).
Can I have a private school in the R-H zone in Woodland?
No. Woodland's use table does not allow it in R-H (§ 17.24.020).
Can I have a private school in the PF zone in Woodland?
Yes. Woodland's use table lists it as allowed in PF (Public Facilities) (§ 17.44.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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