Hollister · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Hollister?
In Hollister, a bed and breakfast is needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) in 9 (OT-M, OT-H, HO, CO, GC and 4 more) and not allowed in 7 (Hollister use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: OT-M, OT-H, HO, CO, GC, NG, DMU, NMU and 1 more
- Not allowed: RE, R1, R2, R3, R4, R4-20 and RWF
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 bed and breakfast can go
Hollister's code calls this use “Bed and Breakfast Inns”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OT-M Old Town Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | § 17.04.020 |
| OT-H Old Town High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | § 17.04.020 |
| HO Home Office | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | § 17.06.020 |
| CO Commercial Office | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | 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 |
| NG North Gateway | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission review) | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| DMU Downtown Mixed-Use | 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 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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 bed and breakfast in the OT-M zone in Hollister?
Only with a conditional use permit (planning commission review). Hollister's use table lists it that way in OT-M (Old Town Medium Density Residential) (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RE zone in Hollister?
No. Hollister's use table does not allow it in RE (Residential Estate) (§ 17.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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