San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Office - ALPR/Live Video Camera Installation - CEQA NOE
Summary
SCH Number
2026070418
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Office - ALPR/Live Video Camera Installation - CEQA NOE
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/13/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras on behalf of the San Luis
Obispo County Sheriff's Office at multiple locations within public right-of-way. The project includes (1) mounting ALPR camera and solar equipment to existing traffic signal or streetlight poles at certain locations, and (2) installation of new breakaway support poles with small concrete foundations at other locations where existing infrastructure is not available.
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 County of San Luis Obispo.
Contact Information
Name
Ian Doughty
Agency Name
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office
Job Title
Commander
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Oceana, Woodlands, Santa Maria
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Main St, Ardath Dr
Zip
93408
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(e), 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 - Existing Facilities), a portion of the project consists of the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Specifically, the mounting of ALPR cameras and solar equipment to existing traffic signal or streetlight poles within public right-of-way qualities under Section 15301 (b), which applies to existing highways, streets, sidewalks, and related facilities. These Installations do not expand roadway capacity, alter traffic patterns, or result in ground disturbance.
In addition. pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). the project includes installation of small new accessory structures consisting of breakaway support poles with minimal concrete foundations to support ALPR cameras and solar panels. Section 15303(e) applies to the construction and installation of small new equipment and accessory structures. The footprint of each new installation is limited and does not involve substantial grading, roadway expansion, or increased traffic capacity.
The project therefore qualities for categorical exemptions under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15303. The project is not subject to any of the exceptions to categorical exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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