[Amended 4-4-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-03]
The purpose of this subchapter is to reduce the frequency of
false alarms, their associated costs to the Village, and to encourage
the installation of reliable alarm systems in all structures within
the Village to provide additional protection to persons and property
from fire, crime, and such other hazards as may constitute a danger
to persons and/or property.
[Amended 4-4-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-03]
One or more devices installed or placed to signal the presence
of a hazard requiring urgent attention to which Police or the Fire
Department are expected to respond.
Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation on whose premises
an alarm system is maintained.
A situation in which property or human life are in jeopardy
and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.
A signal from an alarm system which causes the Police and/or
Fire Department to respond when an emergency situation does not exist.
This does not include alarms caused by tornados, earthquakes, or other
violent conditions or acts of God.
(1)
Fees. An alarm user shall pay to the Treasurer within 10 days after
activation the following service fees for false alarms which occur
within a continuous two-year period.
(1)
Penalty. Any person who violates, or knowingly allows or permits
any violation of, any provision of this ordinance, shall be subject
to a forfeiture of not less than $25 and not more than $2,500 per
violation. Failure or refusal to pay forfeiture may result in imprisonment
for a period of not more than 90 days for each offense. A separate
offense and violation shall be deemed committed on each day on which
a violation occurs or continues.
(2)
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction deems any provision
of this ordinance invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the other provisions of the same.
The several sections of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
If any section or portion thereof shall be declared by a decision
of a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable,
such decision shall apply only to the specific section or portion
thereof directly specified in the court's decision, portions remaining
in the ordinance shall retain the full force and effect thereof.
(3)
Enforcement. Enforcement of this chapter shall be the responsibility
of the Board or its designee, and/or Police Department.
