Auburn Creek Trash Capture Devices Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010079
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
Auburn Creek Trash Capture Devices Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/6/2026
Document Description
The Project consists of: (1) installing three regional-scale Trash Capture Devices (TCDs), designed as offline treatment systems that divert stormwater flows from the main storm drain line for effective trash, debris, and non-point source pollutant removal; and (2) implementing a distributed trash capture system comprising 15 Connector Pipe Screens (CPS) installed within existing catch basins and cleanout structures throughout the storm drain network. All improvements will take place in the public right-of-way.
Together, these improvements intercept and retain trash and debris before they are conveyed downstream, while enhancing maintenance efficiency of the existing storm drain infrastructure within the Auburn Creek sub-watershed, a tributary to Chollas Creek. These actions directly support the City’s compliance efforts under the State of California Trash Amendments.
Contact Information
Name
Alexis White
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
University Ave and 49th St; Orange Ave and 50th St; Orange Ave and 51st; 52nd St
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 and Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego conducted an environmental review that determined the project meets the categorical exemption criteria set forth in CEQA State Guidelines Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction and Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. None of the exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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