7.15.050 False alarms.
A. Whenever an alarm system is activated and a police officer is dispatched, police personnel shall determine whether the alarm is a false alarm.
B. An alarm user whose alarm system sets off three or more false alarms within a calendar year is subject to a fee. The alarm user shall pay the fee within 15 days following issuance of notice to the alarm user.
C. An alarm user whose alarm system has four or more false alarms within 30 days shall not continue to operate or maintain the alarm system unless the alarm user has taken corrective measures.
1. After the alarm user has taken corrective measures, the alarm user shall inform the alarm coordinator about the corrective measures that the alarm user took within 30 days of taking the corrective measures.
2. An alarm user who continues to operate or maintain an alarm system without taking corrective measures is subject to a fee. The alarm user shall pay the fee within 15 days following issuance of notice to the alarm user.
D. False alarm fees shall be set by council resolution. [BC 7.15.050, added by Ordinance No. 3647, 11/28/88; amended by Ordinances No. 3730, 6/25/90, Ordinance No. 3834, 11/9/92, Ordinance No. 4690, 7/19/16. Formerly 7.15.035]