Hollister · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Hollister?
In Hollister, a single-family home is allowed in 6 base zones (RE, R1, R3, OT-M, RWF and 1 more) and not allowed in 10 (Hollister use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RE, R1, R3, OT-M, RWF and HO
- Not allowed: R2, R4, R4-20, OT-H, CO, GC, NG, DMU and 2 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 single-family home can go
Hollister's code calls this use “Single-Family — Detached”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RE Residential Estate | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| R1 Low Density Residential District | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| R3 Medium Density Residential District | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| OT-M Old Town Medium Density Residential | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RWF | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| HO Home Office | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Related rows not used: 'Single-Family — Attached' (NP in RE, R1, R2, RWF; P in R3, R4, R4-20, OT-M, OT-H), 'Duets', 'Manufactured Home', 'Mobile Home'. Commercial table row is just 'Single-Family' (NP).
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- 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 single-family home in the R2 zone in Hollister?
No. Hollister's use table does not allow it in R2 (Two-Family Residential District) (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the RE zone in Hollister?
Yes. Hollister's use table lists it as allowed in RE (Residential Estate) (§ 17.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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