A. The Chief of Police may suspend or revoke, in his or her reasonable discretion, an alarm permit based upon one or more of the following grounds, as applicable:
1. The alarm system is installed, maintained or used in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, including the requirements of this Chapter.
2. The alarm user has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of a material fact in the application for an alarm user permit, or in any report or record required to be filed with City pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
3. The alarm user fails to provide current information as required in § 11.04.015(D).
4. The alarm user has failed to remit payment of fees, charges, or penalties owed under this Chapter.
5. Programming an automatic dial protection device to select any telephone line in the Police Department.
B. The Chief of Police's decision to either suspend or revoke an alarm permit on the grounds set forth in Subsection A. shall be based upon the severity of the violation, including, but not limited to, consideration of the following factors:
1. The materiality and nature of any false or incomplete statement made on the permit application.
2. The number and severity of any prior instances of failure to comply with federal, state or local laws, ordinances or regulations, including the provisions of this Chapter.
3. The amount of fees, administrative charges or penalties owed and unpaid by the alarm user.
4. The alarm user cannot provide documentation to the Chief of Police's satisfaction that a material change in circumstances has occurred indicating the alarm user's ability to comply with the provisions of this Chapter.
C. If the Chief of Police determines there is cause for the suspension or revocation of a permit, then he or she shall cause a notice of suspension or revocation to be mailed to the alarm user, at the address provided on the alarm permit application, stating the suspension or revocation will be effective thirty (30) days after the date of mailing. The notice of suspension or revocation shall provide the grounds for the suspension or revocation. If a notice of appeal is filed in accordance with this Chapter, the suspension or revocation of the alarm permit shall be stayed during the pendency of any appeal.
D. Operating or using an alarm system after the alarm permit has been suspended or revoked shall be a violation of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 2016-008 § 2 (part))