§ 93.03. PERMITS NONTRANSFERABLE; REGISTRATION FEE; EXCEPTIONS.

(A) Every alarm user, whose alarm system is designed and intended to terminate with the Columbus Police Department Center, shall obtain an alarm user's permit. Alarm permits are nontransferable. Each building, structure or facility maintaining one or more alarm systems must obtain an alarm user's permit for each alarm. Each permit shall bear the signature of the Chief of Police or designee and shall be physically on the premises using the alarm system. An annual registration fee for alarm systems shall be paid, commencing October 1 of each year. The fee shall be as set by resolution.

(B) The issuance date of alarm permits shall be the actual date of issuance of the permit unless the alarm system has recorded a false alarm prior to obtaining a permit, then the date of issuance shall be the date of the first alarm received. However, all permits shall expire on September 30 of each year and shall be subject to renewal at the City Clerk's office.

(C) If the City is an alarm user, it shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter providing for the payment of any fees or imposition of any penalties as provided herein. However, the City shall be subject to the provisions regarding applications and all other terms and conditions relating hereto. All nonprofit schools as designated by the City Administrator or Chief of Police are also exempt from the alarm user's fee.

(‘63 Code, § 3-1-19(C)) (Ord. 98-07, passed 3-16-98; Am. Ord. 18-44, passed 9-4-18) Penalty, see § 93.99