For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any device for the detection of an unauthorized entry or attempted entry into a building, structure, facility, or grounds, or for alerting others of the city of an unlawful act or a fire within a building, structure, facility, or grounds, which when activated causes notification to be made, directly or indirectly, to the Police Department or Fire Department. For the purpose of this chapter, an ALARM SYSTEM shall not include:
(1) An alarm installed on a motor vehicle; or
(2) An alarm which signals or alerts only the occupants of the premises protected by the alarm system, including an alarm located on a private residence if the only response on activation of the alarm system is a sounding alarm that automatically stops within 15 minutes after activation.
FALSE ALARMS. An alarm eliciting a police or fire response when the situation does not require police or fire services. For the purposes of this chapter, this does not include alarms triggered by severe atmospheric conditions or other circumstances not reasonably under the control of the alarm user, installer, or maintainer.
(Ord. 2004-28, passed 10-14-2004)