Sonoma County Flood Camera Mitigation and Early Warning System Implementation
Summary
SCH Number
2025090735
Public Agency
Sonoma County
Document Title
Sonoma County Flood Camera Mitigation and Early Warning System Implementation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2025
Document Description
This project involves the installation of four solar-powered flood monitoring cameras at critical flood-prone road segments in Sonoma County. The purpose is to enhance real-time flood monitoring, reduce emergency response costs, and improve public safety by providing early warning alerts for road closures and hazardous flood conditions. Each site will have a camera pole installed with minimal ground disturbance (less than 6 sq. ft.) on county-owned road shoulders. The project does not impact wetlands, endangered species, historic sites, or require major construction.
Contact Information
Name
Stevan Hunter
Agency Name
Sonoma Public Infrastructure
Job Title
Senior Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Wohler Road: 38.491761, -122.883409
Slusser Road: 38.484961, -122.825551
Trenton-Healdsburg Road: 38.494521, -122.853108
Freestone-Valley Ford Road: 38.330812, -122.925412
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3: New Construction, Small Structures Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA as it consists of minor public infrastructure improvements with no significant environmental impact. The installations will occur on county-owned road shoulders, will not disturb vegetation, wetlands, or cultural resources, and will not require major construction or excavation. The total ground disturbance per site is less than 6 square feet, and the project will not relocate existing utilities or require permitting.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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