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Newark planning panel approves temporary 'Fear Overload' haunted-house at Newpark Mall
Summary
The Newark Planning Commission unanimously approved a 30-day conditional use permit for Fear Overload LLC to run a temporary haunted-house attraction at Newpark Mall from Sept. 21 to Nov. 2, 2024, with staff citing adequate parking, security and a CEQA exemption.
The Newark Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit on Aug. 13 to allow Fear Overload LLC to operate a temporary commercial haunted-house attraction at Newpark Mall.
Associate planner Joseph Blapet told the commission the event would occupy an existing 7,504-square-foot tenant space (Suite 1149) and run up to 30 days between Sept. 21 and Nov. 2, 2024. Blapet described operational details, saying each walk‑through session would last about 12 minutes and the applicant anticipates…
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