Yuba County · Land use · Private school
Where is a private school allowed in Yuba County?
In Yuba County, a private school is needs a permit in 12 (AR, RE Outside VGB, RR, RC, RE Within VGB and 7 more) and not allowed in 5 (Yuba County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: AR, RE Outside VGB, RR, RC, RE Within VGB, RS, RM, RH and 4 more
- Not allowed: AE, AI, GC, DC and SE
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Yuba County 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
Yuba County's code calls this use “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.
The code defines “Schools”: “Facilities for primary or secondary education, including, charter schools, private and parochial schools having curricula comparable to that required in the public schools of the State of California.” (§ 11.72.030)
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| AR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.05.020 |
| RE Outside VGB | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.06.020 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.06.020 |
| RC Rural Community | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.06.020 |
| RE Within VGB | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.07.020 |
| RS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.07.020 |
| RM | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.07.020 |
| RH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.07.020 |
| CMX Commercial mixed use | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 11.08.020 |
| NMX Neighborhood mixed use | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11.08.020 |
| EC Employment center | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 11.08.020 |
| PF | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 11.10.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development): S8 says uses follow a valid PD plan or Specific Plan, no table.; Section 11.32.150 (lodging) and 11.32.xxx use standards are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Yuba County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a private school in the AR zone in Yuba County?
Only with a conditional use permit. Yuba County's use table lists it that way in AR (§ 11.05.020).
Can I have a private school in the AE zone in Yuba County?
No. Yuba County's use table does not allow it in AE (§ 11.05.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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