Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Installation – Phase 2
Summary
SCH Number
2026010265
Public Agency
City of Chico
Document Title
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Installation – Phase 2
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/12/2026
Document Description
The City of Chico proposes to install seven (7) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) devices at three (3) signalized locations on existing traffic signal and streetlight poles. The devices are solar powered and communicate with cell modems, so no utility connection or ground disturbance is required. An encroachment permit from Caltrans will be required.
Contact Information
Name
Tracy R. Bettencourt
Agency Name
City of Chico
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Chico
Counties
Butte
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
State Route (SR) 32 and East Avenue; SR 99 and Esplanade; SR 99 and Southgate Avenue
State Highways
SR 32, SR 99
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301 (c) (Existing Facilities)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves improvements to existing public facilities. The project involves no increase in capacity and serves built-out land uses. The project area has been previously disturbed, is surrounded by urban uses. There are no unusual circumstances leading to a reasonable possibility that significant environmental impacts will result from the project. Therefore, the City finds that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Section 15301 (c).
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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