Hollister · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Hollister?
In Hollister, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 13 base zones (RE, R1, R2, R3, R4 and 8 more) and not allowed in 3 (Hollister use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RE, R1, R2, R3, R4, R4-20, OT-M, OT-H and 5 more
- Not allowed: CO, GC and NG
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 apartment building (multifamily housing) can go
Hollister's code calls this use “Apartments (residential tables); Multifamily (commercial table)”. 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 |
| R2 Two-Family Residential District | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| R3 Medium Density Residential District | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| R4 High Density Residential District | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| R4-20 High Density Multifamily Residential District | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| OT-M Old Town Medium Density Residential | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| OT-H Old Town High Density Residential | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| RWF | Allowed | § 17.04.020 |
| HO Home Office | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| DMU Downtown Mixed-Use | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| NMU Neighborhood Mixed Use | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| WG West Gateway | Allowed | Chapter 17.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Triplex, Fourplex' is a separate row (NP in RE, R1, R2, RWF; P in R3, R4, R4-20, OT-M, OT-H; HO P). 'Condominiums' and 'Mixed-Use Development' (P in DMU, NMU, WG) are separate rows. Apartments P in RE/R1 looks odd for those zones but is what the table says; the orchestrator may want a second look at the live code page.
- State law: State laws such as AB 2011, SB 6 and the density bonus law can allow homes on some commercial sites, or more units than this table shows.
- 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 apartment building (multifamily housing) 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 apartment building (multifamily housing) 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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