Chapter 9.08
FALSE ALARMS

Sections:

9.08.010    False alarm prohibited.

9.08.010 False alarm prohibited.

A. Every person who has the right to possess or control any premises with an automatic alarm system shall maintain the system in good repair, and any person failing to do so is guilty of failing to maintain an alarm system. Three (3) false alarms from any such system in any calendar year shall be prima facie evidence of failure of the person having the right to possession or control to comply with this section.

B. The City may charge and collect the following fees for police response to any false alarm from the person in possession or control of the premises:

1. A fee of $25.00 may be charged by the City for the fourth response to a false alarm within 1 calendar year;

2. A fee of $50.00 may be charged by the City for the fifth response to a false alarm within 1 calendar year;

3. A fee of $100.00 may be charged by the City for the sixth response and any responses thereafter to a false alarm within 1 calendar year.

C. The fees imposed under this subsection shall constitute the only penalty for violation of the section. (Ord. 1664 § 2, 1985).