Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026040145
Public Agency
City of Willits
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/2/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of a Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) camera on behalf of the Willits Police Department. The installation includes a new breakaway support pole with concrete foundation, solar panel, and camera unit installed within public right-of-way. The purpose of the installation is to assist law enforcement in identifying vehicles associated with criminal activity. The beneficiaries of the project include law enforcement and the public at large, as the installation supports public safety objectives within the City of Willits.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Fay
Agency Name
Willits Police Department
Job Title
Chief of Police
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project / Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Willits
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Monica Ln, South St,
Zip
95490
Total Acres
<1
State Highways
20
Railways
S Main + Walnut
Airports
0
Schools
Baechtel Grove Middle School
Waterways
0
Other Location Info
#003 Redwood Hwy @ Monica 39.384428905129100 -123 .3434161689650(
LnNB
P#004 S Main St @ Monica Ln 39.382322000729200 -123.3425884353150(
SB
P#006 Hwy 20 @ S Main St EB 39 .403944505088600 -123.3528536644800(
P#007 Hwy 20 @ Redwood Hwy 39 .404214144182200 -123.3520335944110(
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(e)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), the project consists of the installation of a small new accessory structure.
Section 15303(e) applies to the construction and installation of small new equipment and accessory structures. The proposed installation includes a new breakaway support pole with a small concrete foundation, solar panel, and camera unit. The footprint of the installation is minimal and does not involve substantial grading, roadway expansion, or increased traffic capacity.
The project qualifies as a small new structure under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 and therefore qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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