City of Hollister Downtown Objective Design Standards Survey

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This community survey is intended to inform the development of Objective Design Standards (ODS) for Downtown Hollister. State law requires that cities adopt ODS to streamline the review of new multifamily and mixed-use residential buildings, from duplexes to apartment complexes. The ODS will include standards for residential site design, building façades, entryways, landscaping, historic character and other design elements.

This survey is one part of an outreach process to make sure the Downtown ODS reflect community preferences. The City of Hollister is also hosting an in-person design workshop to collect detailed feedback from residents. This event will be held as follows:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Paine’s Restaurant meeting room

421 East Street in Hollister

This will be an "open house" event. Stop by whenever you like.

The project team will make identical short introductory presentations at 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm.

The ODS will apply to new multifamily and mixed-use development in the city’s Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) District, as shown in the map below.

How long have you been living in San Benito County? *

0 - 3 years

4 - 10 years

10 - 20 years

20 - 30 years

30 - 40 years

More than 40 years

Which visual aspects of a downtown do you feel should be emphasized in Downtown Hollister? (Select all that apply.) *

Historic feel

Variety of building styles

Welcoming storefronts and entries

Walkability and well-maintained sidewalks

Street trees and greenery

Other:

Required

What pedestrian amenities would you like to see emphasized in Downtown Hollister? (Select all that apply.)

Wider sidewalks

Street trees that provide shade along sidewalks

Shade structures along building frontage

Special paving materials

Outdoor seating areas

Adequate lighting for safety and ambiance

Other:

Required

Which exterior design elements would you like to see emphasized in Downtown Hollister? (Select all that apply.) *

Interesting and varied facades

Friendly entryways, stoop and patios

Abundant landscaping and greenery

Attractive public open spaces in front of shops and cafés

Other:

Required

What building styles do you feel should encouraged in Downtown Hollister? (Select all that apply.) *

Italianate

Mission Revival

Victorian

Spanish Revival

Main Street Classical

Main Street Mediterranean

Modern / Contemporary

Other:

Required

How should new development respond to existing architecture in Downtown Hollister?

All new buildings should be designed in an existing Downtown architectural style.

All new buildings should include elements of an existing Downtown architectural style.

The design of new buildings should be diverse, but respect the scale and form of adjacent buildings.

The design of new buildings should be diverse and unrestricted by existing Downtown architecture.

What elements of a building's frontage would you like to see emphasized in Downtown Hollister? (Select all that apply.) *

Mix of colors

Building articulation (e.g., breaks, extensions, and recesses)

Thoughtful window design and placement

Rooftop design

Special architectural features (e.g., tower elements, signs, columns, overhanging roofs, awnings, trellises)

Other:

Required

Which landscape features would you like to see emphasized in Downtown Hollister? (Select all that apply.) *

Street trees

Pocket parks or mini plazas

Green “buffers” between buildings, sidewalks and parking lots

Planted areas in surface parking lots

Public art included in landscaping (e.g., sculptures, murals, fountains)

Native or drought-tolerant landscaping

Other:

Required

What types of common open spaces should new multifamily and mixed-use developments in Downtown provide? (Select all that apply.)

Enclosed courtyards

Rooftop gardens

Street-facing plazas

Recreational open spaces behind new buildings

Other:

Required

What amenities should be included for residents of new Downtown developments? (Select all that apply.) *

Benches and shaded seating areas

Barbeque area

Fire pits

Play structures

Bike repair stations

Dog parks

Clubhouses

Gyms

Other:

Required

What other building design characteristics should be encouraged to ensure Downtown Hollister remains attractive and livable?

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