(A) Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for any person to operate or maintain an alarm system unless the alarm system is registered as required by this chapter.
(B) Registration is not required for the following:
(1) Alarm systems in residential dwelling units;
(2) Personal alarm devices;
(3) Alarm systems affixed to motor vehicles or boats; and
(4) Alarm systems designed to alert only the inhabitants of the alarm site and that do not have audible alarms that can be heard at the exterior of the alarm site.
(C) This chapter does not apply to alarms or alarm systems owned, operated, or maintained by the city.
(Ord. 1136, passed 5-1-06)