Hollister · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Hollister?
In Hollister, a kennel (dog boarding) is allowed in 1 base zone (M1), needs a permit in 8 (RE, GC, NG, NMU, WG and 3 more) and not allowed in 12 (Hollister use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: M1
- Needs a permit: RE, GC, NG, NMU, WG, IBP, Airport Support and OS
- Not allowed: R1, R2, R3, R4, R4-20, OT-M, OT-H, RWF and 4 more
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 a kennel (dog boarding) can go
Hollister's code calls this use “Animal Kennels and Boarding / Animal Kennels or Boarding”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| RE Residential Estate | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | § 17.04.020 |
| GC General Commercial | Needs an administrative permit review (community development director, with development review committee review) | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| NG North Gateway | 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 |
| IBP Industrial Business Park | Needs an administrative permit review (community development director, with development review committee review) | § 17.10.020 |
| Airport Support Airport Support | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | Article I — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRPORT AND AIRPORT SUPPORT |
| OS Open Space | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | Article II — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES/INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS AIRPORT SUPPORT |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Animal Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals' and 'Animal Sales and Services' are separate rows (not used).
- 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 a kennel (dog boarding) in the RE zone in Hollister?
Only with a conditional use permit (planning commission review). Hollister's use table lists it that way in RE (Residential Estate) (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R1 zone in Hollister?
No. Hollister's use table does not allow it in R1 (Low Density Residential District) (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the M1 zone in Hollister?
Yes. Hollister's use table lists it as allowed in M1 (§ 17.10.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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