§ 93.01  DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ALARM NOTIFICATION.  A notification intended to summon the police or fire services, which is designed either to be initiated purposely by a person or by an alarm system that responds to a stimulus characteristic of unauthorized intrusion or fire and/or smoke.
   ALARM SITE.  A single premises or location (one street address) served by an alarm system or systems that are under the control of one owner.
   ALARM SYSTEM.  A device or system that emits, transmits, or relays a signal intended to summon or that would reasonably be expected to summon police or fire services of the town, including, but not limited to, a system that emits a signal that is audible or visible from the exterior of a structure.  ALARM SYSTEMS does not include:
      (1)   An alarm installed on a vehicle unless the vehicle is permanently located at a site; or
      (2)   An alarm designed to alert only the inhabitants of a premises which does not have a broadcast alarm.
   BROADCAST ALARM.  An alarm system that emits a signal at the alarm site that is audible and/or visible from the exterior of a structure.
   FALSE ALARM NOTIFICATION.  An alarm notification to the Police or Fire Department when the responding officer finds no evidence of unauthorized intrusion, attempted unauthorized intrusion, robbery, attempted robbery, or an attempt to take a person hostage, or an attempt or evidence of fire and/or smoke.
   PERMIT HOLDER.  The natural person designated in the application as required herein who is responsible for responding to alarms and giving access to the site and who is also responsible for proper maintenance and operation of the alarm system and payment of fees.
   PERSON.  An individual, corporation, partnership, association, organization, or similar entity.
   TOWN OF LAKESIDE.  The Town of Lakeside’s designated representative.
(Ord. 120, passed 1-5-1989)