(A) A system installed in a single family residence may suffer three false alarms in a six month period without penalty. The fourth false alarm within the six month period shall subject the user to a fine of $50. The fifth false alarm within a six month period shall subject the user to a fine of $75. Each subsequent false alarm within a six month period shall subject the user to a fine of $100.
(B) A violation of any other provisions of this chapter occurring within and/or in relation to a single family residence shall subject the user to a fine of $50, plus costs of prosecution for the first offense; a fine of $75, plus costs of prosecution for the second offense, and a fine of $100, plus costs of prosecution for the third and each subsequent offense.
(C) A system installed in buildings other than single family residences may suffer three false alarms in a six month period without penalty. The fourth false alarm within the six month period shall subject the user to a fine of $100. The fifth false alarm within a six month period shall subject the user to a fine of $200. Each subsequent false alarm within a six month period shall subject the user to a fine of $500.
(D) A violation of any other provisions of this chapter occurring within and/or in relation to a building other than a single family residence shall subject the user to a fine of $100, plus costs of prosecution for the first offense; a fine of $200, plus costs of prosecution for the second offense, and a fine of $500, plus costs of prosecution for the third and each subsequent offense.
(Ord. passed 8-15-05)