Hollister · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Hollister?
In Hollister, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (NG), needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) in 4 (GC, NMU, WG and M1) and not allowed in 3 (Hollister use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: NG
- Needs a permit: GC, NMU, WG and M1
- Not allowed: CO, DMU and IBP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Hollister Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where an emergency shelter can go
Hollister's code calls this use “Emergency Shelter”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NG North Gateway | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| GC General Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| NMU Neighborhood Mixed Use | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| WG West Gateway | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| M1 | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | § 17.10.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Supportive and transitional housing rows not used (residential uses by state law).
- State law: State law (Gov. Code § 65583, SB 2) requires every city to allow emergency shelters by right in at least one zone.
- Not covered here: Tables for several zones may exist outside the packet (e.g. R4-20 and OT zones are in S1 only; no table for any overlay); S1 note: for properties with an overlay, use the zoning designation, not the overlay. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Hollister
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the GC zone in Hollister?
Only with a conditional use permit (planning commission review). Hollister's use table lists it that way in GC (General Commercial) (Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CO zone in Hollister?
No. Hollister's use table does not allow it in CO (Commercial Office) (Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the NG zone in Hollister?
Yes. Hollister's use table lists it as allowed in NG (North Gateway) (Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
General information, not legal advice.
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