Home alarm permits and false alarms in Dixon

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What Dixon's code says

Dixon code What Dixon's code adds
How long an alarm may sound	An alarm may not sound longer than 15 consecutive minutes. Applies: Applies to a siren, bell or other signal audible from any adjacent property. § 9.03.070 · code text sounds for longer than fifteen (15) consecutive minutes upon activation
False alarm fees	The City Council sets the amount by resolution. Applies: Applies to false alarm fines, fees and late charges. § 9.03.100 · code text The amount of fines for false alarms, or any fees or late charges set forth in this chapter, shall be established by a resolution of the City Council, as it may be amended from time to time.
False alarms before a fee	No fine for the first chargeable false alarm. Applies: Applies during the alarm user's one-year registration period. § 9.03.100 · code text No false alarm fine shall be imposed on an alarm user's first chargeable false alarm during the alarm user's one (1) year registration period.

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Do I need a permit for a home alarm in Dixon?

Dixon's code: An alarm may not sound longer than 15 consecutive minutes. (Applies to a siren, bell or other signal audible from any adjacent property.) (§ 9.03.070); The City Council sets the amount by resolution. (Applies to false alarm fines, fees and late charges.) (§ 9.03.100).

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