(A) Each applicant for an alarm system permit shall be made on a form issued by the city.
(B) Each permit application shall be accompanied by a fee to be set by Council resolution.
(C) A non-compliant charge shall be assessed in addition to the application fee if a user fails to obtain a permit prior to activation of the alarm.
(D) Fees shall be subject to revision by resolution of the City Council as conditions merit.
(E) False alarms fees are: assessed by means set below and fees charged as set by Council resolution.
(1) First five false alarms during permit year: no charge;
(2) Sixth through fifteenth false alarm: per alarm; and
(3) For each false alarm after the fifteenth, per alarm.
(F) Upon receipt of the permit application and fee, the city shall undertake such investigation as is deemed necessary. If it appears the proposed system will comply with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable rules and regulations, the city shall issue to the applicant a permit bearing an identifying number and specifying the type of alarm system for which it is issued.
(G) The city is exempt from any fees and/or false alarm charges as outlined in this chapter.
(Ord. 745, passed 12-14-2020)