(a) 
Definitions.
In this section:
Alarm system.
A device, series of devices or system, including but not limited to systems interconnected with a radio frequency method such as cellular or private radio signals, which emits or transmits a remote or local audible, visual or electronic signal indicating an alarm condition and intended to summon the police service of the city. The term does not include an alarm installed on a vehicle, unless the vehicle is used for a habitation at a permanent site, or an alarm designated to alert only the inhabitants within the premises.
Alarm user.
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity which uses or is in control of any alarm system.
False alarm.
An alarm dispatch request to the city police department which is responded to by the city police department within thirty (30) minutes of the alarm notification and the police department determines from an inspection of the interior or exterior of the premises that no criminal offense or attempted criminal offense had occurred.
Police.
The city police department, a dispatching law enforcement agency within the county, or a mutual aid responding law enforcement agency.
(b) 
Violations.
It shall be unlawful for any alarm user to have or maintain an alarm system which signals a false alarm after five (5) other false alarms have occurred during the preceding twelve-month period.
(c) 
Penalty.
Any person, firm, corporation or other entity which violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in an amount not less than $1.00 nor more than $50.00. Each false alarm after five (5) previous false alarms during the preceding twelve-month period shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 1999-09, secs. 2–4, adopted 10/28/99)