Seaside Police Department - CEQA NOE - ALPR Project in Caltrans ROW
Summary
SCH Number
2026070280
Public Agency
City of Seaside
Document Title
Seaside Police Department - CEQA NOE - ALPR Project in Caltrans ROW
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/8/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of a Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) camera on behalf of the Seaside 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 Seaside.
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Doza
Agency Name
Seaside Police Department
Job Title
Commander
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Seaside
Counties
Monterey
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Roberts Ave, Del Monte Blvd
Zip
93955
Total Acres
<1
State Highways
218
Other Location Info
P#001 Canyon Del Rey Blvd @ RobertsAve 36.609371097913600 -121.857588576222000
P#001 Canyon Del Rey Blvd@ Roberts Ave 36.609371097913600 -121.857588576222000
P#006 Canyon Del Rey Blvd@ Del Monte Bvd EB 36.607336955669300 -121.855938220210000
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
Monterey
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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