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The following are major development projects that were recently approved or are under review by the City of Newark Planning Division. If you have any questions regarding a specific project, feel free to reach out to the project planner.

Projects Under Review

Casa Sharifan - DR2020-003

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Project Number: DR2020-003, MUP2023-010

Location: 6991 Thornton Avenue

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Resubmittal Pending

The applicant, Amin Adil Qazi, is proposing a remodel of an existing commercial building to a mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor and five residential units on the second floor. The project also includes new on-site improvements such as a new driveway, parking, bicycle parking, walkways, trash enclosure, fencing, and landscaping. The project site has a General Plan designation of Commercial Mixed Use and is zoned Commercial Mixed Use with the Old Town Overlay District (CMU-OT). The project requires Design Review and a Minor Use Permit for additional fence height.

Cherry Street Townhomes - DR2024-009

Project Number: DR2024-009

Location: 37501 & 37503 Cherry Street

Project Planner: Brandon H DeLucas, Contract Senior Planner

Status: Under Review

The applicant, Giridhar Doppalapudi, is proposing a 7-unit Housing Development and associated onsite improvements. The project is proposed on a vacant site along Cherry Street. The property has a General Plan designation of Medium Density Residential and is zoned RM (Residential Medium Density). The project requires Design Review and a Tentative Tract Map.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Newpark Plaza Mixed-Use - DR2023-002

Newpark Plaza

Project Number: DR2023-002

Location: 5222 Newpark Plaza

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Resubmittal Pending

The applicant, RW Investments Newark, LLC proposes to demolish all existing buildings and site improvements and construct 1,000 residential units (20% of the units would be units affordable to low-income households) within three buildings that would each wrap around a parking structure and associated improvements. Two buildings would be four stories and one building would be five stories. Two buildings would include approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of ground-level retail space. The property has a General Plan designation of Regional Commercial, is located within the Newpark Place Specific Plan area, and is zoned RC (Regional Commercial). The project requires a Design Review and Tentative Map approval.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Ohlone College Harvest Housing - GP2025-001

Screenshot 2025-06-05 090441 Project Number: GP2025-001, SPPL2025-001, RZ2025-001, MUP2025-017, DR2025-002, TTM2025-001

Location: 39399 Cherry Street

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Under Review

The applicant, Lewis Management Corp., proposes a 274-unit gated, market-rate rental residential development on approximately 19 acres of vacant land located at 39399 Cherry Street within the Ohlone College Newark Center campus. The project includes 166 units within 83 two-story townhome duplex buildings and 108 units within 18 three-story, six-unit townhome buildings, along with four common area buildings and associated site improvements.

The project site is located within Area 3, Sub Area F of the Newark Areas 3 and 4 Specific Plan and is currently designated Public Institutional in the General Plan and zoned Public Facilities. The project requires a General Plan amendment to Medium Density Residential; a Specific Plan amendment to increase the residential holding capacity, allow residential uses in Sub Area F, and permit the project as proposed; rezoning to Residential Medium Density (RM); a Minor Use Permit to allow building heights exceeding 35 feet; Design Review approval; and approval of a Tentative Tract Map. Environmental analysis for the project is required and is currently underway.

Isla Restaurant Expansion - DR2025-001

Project Number: DR2025-001, MUP2025-001

Location: 5720 Mowry School Road

Project Planner: Monica Ly, Contract Planning Manager

Status: Incomplete

The applicant, Vince Rivero, is proposing an expansion of the existing Isla Restaurant. The expansion would include a 952-square-foot kitchen addition and a 4,626-square-foot expansion for new dining space, an outdoor patio, and a new front entry. Additional improvements will include upgraded building facades and a reconfiguration of the existing parking layout. The project site is zoned Community Commercial and has a General Plan designation of Community Commercial. The project requires a Design Review and Minor Use Permit.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Approved Projects

Mowry Village - P2020-002

Project Number: P2020-002, RZ2020-003, DR2020-006

Location: 7400-7550 Mowry Ave

Project Planner: Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director

Status: Approved by City Council on December 11, 2025

Learn more about the Mowry Village project, background, and status by viewing our Frequently Asked Questions.

The applicant, Mowry Project Owner LLC, plans to demolish the existing auto dismantling yard (Pick N’ Pull), remediate the site, and develop 196 single-family detached homes, 30 affordable housing units (including 10 Very Low-Income and 20 Low-Income), along with related onsite improvements. The project would also include off-site improvements along Mowry Avenue. The site is located in the Area 3 & 4 Specific Plan area. The proposed project would require approval of entitlements, including a change to the General Plan land use designation from Low Density Residential to Residential High Density, and an amendment to the Area 3 & 4 Specific Plan.

The project would need to rezone the project site from Park to RS-6000 and RH: Residential Single-Family and High Density Residential with Planned Unit Development Overlay (PD-RS-6000/RH). A General Plan land use map change will also be needed to accommodate the affordable housing site density. Other entitlements also needed would be a Vesting Tentative Map, Alternate Means of Compliance and Design Review.

The project was considered a “Project” per CEQA guidelines and an EIR is underway. The project documents can be viewed on the Projects Under Environmental Review Page.

Cedar Church Addition - AMUP2024-001

Project Number: DR2024-005, AMUP2024-001

Location: 38325 Cedar Boulevard

Project Planner: Yvonne Huynh, Assistant Planner

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on December 9, 2025

The applicant, TJ Construction, is proposing a new addition to the existing church building. The new addition would consist of an approximately 748 square foot lobby, 306 square foot covered entry porch, and interior improvements. The seating capacity of the church would increase from 214 seats to 320 seats. The project site is zoned Residential Single Family (RS) and has a General Plan designation of Low Density Residential. The project requires Design Review and an Amendment to the approved Conditional Use Permit to allow for an increase in seating capacity.

Sringerio Sharada Community Center – U2024-003 and DR2024-007

Project Number: U2024-003 and DR2024-007

Location: 6840 Rich Ave

Project Planner: Brandon H DeLucas, Contract Senior Planner

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on October 28, 2025.

The applicant, NOAA Group Architects, is proposing a Community Assembly Use in an existing Building and associated onsite improvements. The project is proposed on a site with an existing building at the end of Rich Street. The property has a General Plan designation of Commercial Mixed Use and is zoned Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) with the Old Town (-OT) Overlay district. The project requires a Use permit and Design Review.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Verizon Wireless Tower at NewPark Mall - U2025-002

Project Number: U2025-002

Location: 3900 Newpark Mall Road

Project Planner: Brandon H DeLucas, Contract Senior Planner

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on October 28, 2025.

The applicant, Verizon Wireless c/o Centerline Communications, is proposing a commercial telecommunications facility situated on the roof of an existing office building adjacent to Newpark Mall. The property has a General Plan designation of Regional Commercial, is located within the Newpark Place Specific Plan area, and is zoned RC (Regional Commercial). The project requires a Use permit.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Prologis Industrial Building - DR2022-010

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Project Number: DR2022-010

Location: 6756-6792 Central Avenue

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Approved by City Council on July 24, 2025.

The applicant, Ryan Marshall, is proposing a new industrial building. The project includes the demolition of all existing buildings and site conditions to allow for a new industrial building and on-site improvements which includes, but is not limited to, parking, fencing, trash enclosure, landscaping, and open space. The new industrial building would be ≈315,390 square feet, including ≈33,806 square feet of office space and ≈281,584 square feet of industrial space. The design of the new industrial building would be a contemporary style design consisting of high-quality tilt-up concrete with metal panel accents. The project would merge four existing parcels into one parcel. The project site is zoned GI: General Industrial and has a General Plan designation of General Industrial. The project requires Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Minor Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

CCCMA Assisted Living Facility - DR2023-004

Project Number: DR2023-004, V2023-001, and MUP2023-009

Location: 6214 Thornton Avenue

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on June 11, 2024

The applicant, MNMA LLC, is proposing a new four-story 97-bed assisted living facility building and associated on-site improvements. The project site is zoned RH: Residential High Density and has a General Plan designation of High Density Residential. The project requires Design Review, Variance, and Minor Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Cedar Townhomes - DR2022-011

Waymark Townhomes

Project Number: DR2022-011

Location: 38600 Cedar Boulevard

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Approved by City Council on September 14, 2023

The applicant, Taylor Morrison (formerly Waymark Development), proposes to demolish the existing buildings and construct 76 three-story attached townhomes within 14 buildings on a 3.44-acre site located at 38600 Cedar Blvd. The project would include landscaping and open space areas, a new private street, and on-site and off-site improvements. The property is zoned RM (Residential Medium Density District). The project requires a Design Review, Minor Use Permit for a sound wall up to 18 feet tall and a maximum building height of 37 feet, and a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map.

CEQA Exemption Analysis

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

FMC Willow and Grand Park - RZ2020-001

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Project Number: RZ2020-001

Location: Northwest Corner of Willow Street & Enterprise Drive

Project Planner: Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director

Status: Approved by City Council on September 22, 2022

The applicants, Lennar Home Builder, FMC Corporation, and Integral Communities, propose modifications to the land uses identified within the FMC Willow and Grand Park portion of the Bayside Newark Specific Plan area. The proposed project would redevelop the 22.1-acre site into a 370-unit multi-family community including 279 townhouse units, a 1.6-acre mixed-use area with 3,600 sq. ft. of retail, club room, fitness center, and 90 affordable units (plus 1 manager unit) within a 6-story building, a 5-acre community park (Grand Park), and a 1,485 sq. ft. community building, along with approx. 1.8 acres set aside for a future transit station.

CEQA Notice of Determination

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Lepakshi Homes - DR2022-003

Lepakshi Homes

Project Number: DR2022-003

Location: 6717-6825 Thornton Ave

Project Planner: Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on August 13, 2024

The applicant and property owner, Kishore Polakala, is proposing a residential development located on Thornton Avenue, mainly between Mulberry Street and Olive Street. The project will consist of two buildings with 88 condo units, including 13 affordable housing units. The project will have a Spanish-mission architectural style and is within the Old Town Newark Specific Plan area. Building A, which is to be located on Lot 1, is a four-story mixed-use building with a footprint of 35,800 square feet to be comprised of 60 multi-family units. Building B, which is to be located on Lot 2, would have essentially the same architectural style as Building A and would utilize the same color palette, with alternating colors for each bay. There would be 28 units in Building B in addition to a single 1,620 sq. ft. retail space. This building would also be four-five stories, with a maximum height of 62 feet. Amenities, mainly located in Building A, would include a barbeque area, synthetic turf recreation area, pickleball court, and patio seating.

Project Plans

Mulberry Residential - DR2021-006

Mulberry Residential

Project Number: DR2021-006

Location: 36952 Mulberry Street

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Approved by City Council on June 22, 2023

The applicant/property owner, Rajesh Rao, proposes to demolish the existing single-story residence and detached garage, and construct eight for-sale condominiums with new landscaping, open space areas, a private driveway, and guest parking on the property located at 36952 Mulberry St. The property is zoned RM-OT (Residential Medium Density with the Old Town Overlay District). The proposed project would merge two existing lots to create a 0.46-acre lot. The project requires Design Review approval by the Planning Commission.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Robson Homes - P2021-002

Robson Homes Cedar Streetscape

Project Number: P2021-002

Location: 38288-38594 Cedar Boulevard

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Under Construction

The applicant, Robson Homes LLC, proposes to demolish the existing buildings currently occupied by automotive and storage uses and construct 118 residential units composed of single family residences and two-unit attached townhomes (duets) on a 7.76-acre site located at 38288-38594 Cedar Blvd. The site would be subdivided to create 124 lots including six common and 118 residential lots. The project would include landscaping and open space areas, a new private street, and on-site and off-site improvements. The property is zoned RM (Residential Medium Density District). The project requires a Planned Development and Zoning Amendment to allow various zoning deviations, Design Review, Minor Use Permit to allow the proposed 18 foot fence height adjacent to Highway I-880, and a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map. The City Council approved the project on May 25, 2023.

Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Thornton Ave Apartments – DR2023-003

SAHA Thornton Ave Apartments

Project Number: DR2023-003, MUP2023-018

Location: 6347, 6361, 6375 Thornton Avenue

Project Planner: Michael Coulom, Housing Policy and Programs Manager

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on March 25, 2025.

The applicant, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, proposes to demolish the existing buildings and site improvements and construct a 5-story apartment building with 59 affordable units (including one manager's unit) and various site improvements. The building will include a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, 42 parking stalls provided through a puzzle lift parking system, a central courtyard, and other residential amenities. The project site has a General Plan designation of High-Density Residential and is zoned RH (Residential High Density). The entitlements approved include Design Review, a Tentative Parcel Map review to merge three parcels into one parcel, Minor Use Permit to allow a building height over 35 feet, and a State Density Bonus.

CEQA Notice of Exemption

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Residential Development Update

In February 2023, Mayor Hannon spoke at a realtor meeting and provided an update on residential development in Newark. Click here to see a copy of his presentation.