Division 5 — ALARM PERMIT REQUIREMENT

(a)

Permits. No residential or commercial building owner or operator shall operate or cause to be operated any alarm system within the Town of Los Gatos without a permit. Alarm system permits are not transferable.

(b)

Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter are not applicable to, motor vehicles or facilities of the Town of Los Gatos.

(c)

Obtaining alarm system virtual permits and renewal. Application for an alarm system virtual permit and renewal required under this chapter shall be issued by the Chief of Police or designee virtual permit fees are collected at the time of application and will not be pro-rated. The alarm system permit must be renewed annually by the last business day in December for the next calendar year. Such permit and renewal fees shall be established by council resolution.

(d)

Contents of the online permitting process. The completed online application for an alarm system permit or renewal form shall state the name, address and telephone number of the applicant, the address and telephone number of the applicant's property serviced by any alarm system, as well as the name and address of at least three (3) responsible parties who can render service to the alarm system at any hour of the day or night and such other information as the Chief of Police or designee may deem appropriate.

(e)

Reporting Changes. Any alarm residence or business registered with the Police Department shall immediately report in writing to the Police Chief or designee any change in the address or ownership of the residence or business, name of the business, if applicable, address of the manager of operations or responsible party list.

(Ord. No. 2375, § I, 9-16-25)