A. The purpose of this chapter is to improve the reliability and effectiveness of alarm systems, license the alarm industry in the city, encourage alarm owners and alarm companies to properly use and maintain alarm systems, require accurate alarm user contact information, reduce the number of false alarms occurring within the city and the resultant waste of city resources, recover the costs associated with responses to false alarms, and to provide for corrective measures when necessary.

B. This chapter governs alarm systems intended to summon law enforcement response. This chapter establishes fees, provides for penalties for violations, establishes a system of administration, and sets conditions for suspension of police response. (Ord. 3679-19 § 1, 2019.)