Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010726
Public Agency
Placer County
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/22/2026
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 Placer County Sheriff's Office. The installation consists of a 13' X SQRD REDITORQUE pole with a camera and solar panel (to power the camera) mounted to the pole with limited ground disturbance consisting of the pole, and concrete caisson. The purpose of the installation is to provide law enforcement with the ability 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 Placer County a safer community.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Cuevas
Agency Name
Placer County Sheriff's Office
Job Title
Lieutenant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Placer
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
49/Nevada, 267/N Lake, 267/Martis Dam Rd
State Highways
49 PLA 4.51, 267 PLA 1.01, 9.81
Other Location Info
Location Name I Latitude I Longitude
#36 N Shore Rd@ Martis Dam Rd- SB 39.30821527 -120.1373176
F#045 49 @ Nevada St - SB 38.918154 -121.081046
F#053 N Shore Blvd @ N Lake Blvd NB 39.23884 -120.031401
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(e)
Reasons for Exemption
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
Placer
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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