§ 15-4. Permit required.

(a)

Every owner or tenant of residential, commercial or industrial premises protected by an alarm system within the county shall obtain a permit for the operation of the system within 30 days of installation of the alarm system. The permit application shall be made on forms available from the police department and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1)

The applicant's name, address, and home and business telephone numbers.

(2)

The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owners of any premises with an alarm system and the address and phone number of the premises themselves.

(3)

The names, addresses and home and business telephone numbers of at least two persons who are to be contacted in the event of the activation of the alarm system and who are authorized to secure the premises.

(4)

A general description of the type of alarm system, including whether the system is audible or silent and whether the system is monitored and by whom.

(5)

Any additional information required by the chief of police.

(b)

The chief of police shall review the application for completeness and accuracy. If the application is satisfactory, the permit shall be issued.

(c)

If the information required on the permit application changes, the person providing the original information shall notify the chief of police of the change within ten days of the change.

(d)

A service fee of $25.00 shall be assessed against the owner or tenant of any residential, commercial or industrial premises protected by an operative alarm system who has not obtained the required permit within the time limits set forth in this section. If a service fee is assessed, it must be paid before the permit will be issued. If the permit required by this section is not obtained within 30 days after notification by the chief of police, continued operation of the alarm system shall constitute a class 4 misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $250.00.

(e)

This permit requirement is intended to assist the police department in the administration of the provisions of this article and shall not create any special duty between the county or its employees and members of the public with respect to any premises protected by an alarm system.

(Code 1978, § 2.1-4; Ord. of 10-28-98, § 1)

(Code 1978, § 2.1-4; Ord. of 10-28-98, § 1)