Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026040438
Public Agency
Kern County
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/9/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of a Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) camera on behalf of the Kern County Sheriff's Office. The installation on 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 Kern Count
Contact Information
Name
Joseph Mountjoy
Agency Name
Kern County Sheriff's Office
Job Title
Sergeant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Bakersfield
Counties
Kern
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Woodford-Tehachapi Rd, Claymine Rd
Zip
93561
Total Acres
<1
State Highways
202, 58
Other Location Info
P#020 W Valley Blvd @ Woodford Tehachapi Rd EB
P#025 Highway 58 @ Exit 172 EB
P#030 Claymine Rd@ Barstow Rd NB
Latitude Longitude
35.124214200416900 -l 18.49464044329600
35.042958019785200 -118.11105502481800
35.008486092690700 -1 l 7.83927516143700
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 Conversation 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
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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