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Title 17 — ZONING›Chapter 17.12 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

Hollister Municipal Code § 17.12.060 Open space, park and public facilities/institution general development standards

Hollister Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Hollister

Cite as: Hollister Municipal Code § 17.12.060 · Text as of 2026-10-04

17.12.050 - Special purpose land use and permit requirements for open space, park and…

The following table identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Ordinance in the Open Space (OS), Park (P), and Public Facilities/Institutional (PF) Zoning Districts.

Table 17.12-3 Open Space, Park, and Public Facilities/Institutional Zone Districts Land Use and Permit Requirements

Land Use OS P PF
Agricultural, Resource and Open Space Uses
Crop Production P P P
Manufacturing and Processing Uses Manufacturing and Processing Uses Manufacturing and Processing Uses Manufacturing and Processing Uses
Recycling — Minor NP P P
Public and Semipublic Uses Public and Semipublic Uses Public and Semipublic Uses Public and Semipublic Uses
Assembly NP CUP CUP
City Government Offices and Facilities NP P P
Clubs and Lodges CUP CUP CUP
Cemeteries, Columbarium and Mortuaries NP CUP CUP
Community Centers CUP CUP P
Commercial Recreation — Minor Major Outdoor NP NP NP NP NP NP CUP CUP CUP
Cultural Institutions NP CUP CUP
Day Care NP CUP CUP
Medical Services — Hospital NP NP P
Parks, Playgrounds, and Golf Courses (Public) CUP P P
Public Safety Facilities CUP CUP CUP
Public Utility Facilities CUP CUP CUP
Schools College and University Primary Secondary Specialized Education and Training Vocational and Trade CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Trails and Bike Paths NP CUP CUP
Residential Residential Residential Residential
Agricultural Employee Housing CUP CUP CUP
Caretaker and Employee Housing CUP CUP CUP
Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial
Animal Kennels and Boarding CUP NP NP
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) NP APR APR
Storage, Outdoor CUP NP NP
Warehousing NP NP P
Transportation and Communications Transportation and Communications Transportation and Communications Transportation and Communications
Airport NP NP CUP
Telecommunication Facilities 1 NP CUP CUP
Pipelines and Utility Lines P P P
Transit Stations and Terminals NP CUP CUP

Notes:

(1) A communication facility may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in a Public Facility Zoning District where it is located not less than 500 feet from a public school or a residential zoning district or residential general plan land use designation.

(Ord. 1038, § 2, 2008; Ord. 1056, § 16, 2009; Ord. 1144, § 1, 2018; Ord. 1235, § 1(1.10), 2023; Ord. 1267, § 11, 2025)

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17.12.060 - Open space, park and public facilities/institution general development standards.

A. Drainage. Site improvements shall be designed to comply with city standards for grading, and adopted engineering design standards and stormwater management programs to substantially detain stormwater runoff on the subject property to pre-development levels with a combination of methods, including, but not limited to, planting or maintaining vegetative swales in the landscape areas, directing drainage from roof gutters to landscape area, and installing permeable paving in interior pedestrian areas or courtyards. Dual use of collection facilities for public gathering areas and drainage is encouraged.

B. Energy Conservation. Buildings shall be oriented and designed to conserve energy. The use of solar panels on roofs or in the parking lot is encouraged.

C. New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing uses or structures shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the following requirements.

Table 17.12-4 Requirements by Zoning District

Development Feature OS P PF
Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Building Site Area (1) None required None required None required
Residential Density 1 caretaker/employee dwelling unit per facility 1 caretaker/employee dwelling unit per facility 1 caretaker/employee dwelling unit per facility
Setback Requirements Buildings in the OS, OP Zoning District shall comply with the setback requirements of the most restrictive contiguous zoning District. Except that buildings higher than 35 feet in the PF Zoning District that are contiguous to a residential zoning district shall be required to provide an additional setback of at least 20 feet for buildings over 35 feet to assure solar access and land use compatibility Buildings in the OS, OP Zoning District shall comply with the setback requirements of the most restrictive contiguous zoning District. Except that buildings higher than 35 feet in the PF Zoning District that are contiguous to a residential zoning district shall be required to provide an additional setback of at least 20 feet for buildings over 35 feet to assure solar access and land use compatibility Buildings in the OS, OP Zoning District shall comply with the setback requirements of the most restrictive contiguous zoning District. Except that buildings higher than 35 feet in the PF Zoning District that are contiguous to a residential zoning district shall be required to provide an additional setback of at least 20 feet for buildings over 35 feet to assure solar access and land use compatibility
Front None required The same as that required by the most restrictive contiguous zoning District None required, except where part of the site street frontage is within an R zoning District, the R zoning District setback shall be required and setbacks as required by the Uniform Building Code and Fire Codes
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) N.A. N.A. 2.0
Site Coverage N.A. N.A. No limitation
Height Limits 35 ft. maximum (2) 35 ft. maximum (2) 74 ft. maximum
Landscaping N.A. . N.A. . 10%—Parcels less than 15,000 sq. ft. 15%—Parcels 15,000 sq. ft. or more
Parking As required by Chapter 17.18 As required by Chapter 17.18

Additional Note:

(1) See Section 17.16.060 for the measurement of structure heights, and exceptions to height.

(Ord. 1038, § 2, 2008; Ord. 1071, § 10, 2011)

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