Lot splits under SB 9 in Hollister: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Hollister Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Setbacks	At least 4 feet. Applies: Applies to the interior side yard. § 17.26.050 · code text The minimum interior side yard setback shall be four feet. At least 4 feet. Applies: Applies to the rear yard. § 17.26.050 · code text The minimum rear yard setback shall be four feet. At least 10 feet. Applies: Applies to the street side yard. § 17.26.050 · code text The minimum street side yard setback shall be ten feet. 5 feet back from the main wall of the existing primary home. Applies: Applies to the second story of a two-story structure. § 17.26.050 · code text For two story structures, the second story shall be set back five feet from the main wall of the existing primary dwelling unit. At least 5 feet from the eaves of an inhabited structure, measured eave to eave. Applies: Applies to all new structures. § 17.26.050 · code text All new structures shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the eaves of an inhabited structure (measured from eave to eave) and a minimum of three feet to an uninhabitable structure. At least 3 feet from an uninhabitable structure. Applies: Applies to all new structures. § 17.26.050 · code text All new structures shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the eaves of an inhabited structure (measured from eave to eave) and a minimum of three feet to an uninhabitable structure.
Standards	Each new primary dwelling unit must be at least 800 square feet. Applies: Applies to units built in an urban lot split or two-unit residential development. § 17.26.050 · code text Each new primary dwelling unit constructed as part of an urban lot split or as part of a two-unit residential development shall be at least 800 square feet in size. Same maximum height as the zoning district. Applies: Applies to the primary dwelling unit. § 17.26.050 · code text The primary dwelling unit shall have the same maximum height as the zoning District in which the parcel is located. Same lot coverage as the zoning district. Applies: Applies to each parcel. § 17.26.050 · code text The lot coverage for each parcel shall be the same as for the zoning District in which the parcel is located. Same architectural style, details, color and materials as the existing primary home. Applies: Applies to all new units. § 17.26.050 · code text All new units shall have the same architectural style, detail, color and building materials as the existing primary dwelling unit. A facade offset at least 5 feet deep by 25 feet long. Applies: Applies to new street-facing walls longer than 100 feet. § 17.26.050 · code text For new construction, street facing elevations which are greater than 100 feet in length, shall have a plane break along the facade composed of an offset of at least five feet in depth by 25 feet in length.
Owner occupancy	The applicant signs an affidavit to live in one primary unit as principal residence for at least 3 years. § 17.26.060 · code text The applicant for an urban lot split shall sign and submit an affidavit, on a form prepared by the city, stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the primary dwelling units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split.
Parking	At least 1 off-street parking space per unit, covered or uncovered. Applies: General rule. § 17.26.050 · code text A minimum of one off-street parking space (covered or uncovered) shall be provided per dwelling unit, unless the parcel is located within: No off-street parking is required. Applies: Applies within 1/2 mile walk of a high-quality transit corridor or major transit stop. § 17.26.050 · code text One-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21155 or a major transit stop, as defined in the Public Resource Code section 21064.3; No off-street parking is required. Applies: Applies within 1 city block of a car-share vehicle. § 17.26.050 · code text One city block of a car share vehicle.

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Hollister's code: The applicant signs an affidavit to live in one primary unit as principal residence for at least 3 years. (§ 17.26.060); Each new primary dwelling unit must be at least 800 square feet. (Applies to units built in an urban lot split or two-unit residential development.) (§ 17.26.050).

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