Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camara Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024070478
Public Agency
Nevada County
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camara Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/12/2024
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of a Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) camera to be installed on behalf of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. The proposed project consists of the installation of a 13' X SQRD REDITORQUE pole with a camera and solar panel to power the camera mounted to the pole with minimal ground disturbance consisting of the 3" by 48" pole anchor. The purpose of the installation is to provide law enforcement with the ability to respond to detect license plates associated with criminal activity and to assist law enforcement with intercepting these vehicles. The beneficiaries of the project are both law enforcement and the public at large as this installation will serve public safety interests and help make Nevada County a safer community.
Contact Information
Name
Sean Scales
Agency Name
Nevada County Sheriff's Office
Job Title
Captain
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Grass Valley
Counties
Nevada, Plumas
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
Hwy 49 at Combie Road
Zip
95949
Total Acres
0.001
Parcel #
Caltrans ROW
State Highways
49
Railways
None Identified
Airports
None Identified
Schools
None Identified
Waterways
Several creeks and ponds
Township
14N
Range
08E
Section
28
Base
MDM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, this project is exempt from further CEQA Review. Section 15303(e) specifically refers to New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures including accessory structures, and the footprint of the proposed installation of the pole, camera, and solar panel is very minimal compared to the other classes of exemptions listed in Section 15303(e). As such, this project can be considered a new, small facility under Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines with no further CEQA review required.
County Clerk
Nevada