ALARM ORDINANCEAs of
July 1, 2004 Ordinance 04 –1, City of Palatka False Alarm Ordinance went into
effect. This city ordinance requires registration of security alarm systems and
provides for administrative fines for alarm users who have an excessive number
of false alarms.
Click here to view Alarm Ordinance
REGISTRATION FEES
|
Initial fee for systems in place and operating prior to July 1,
2004 |
$0 |
|
Initial fee systems installed on or after July 1, 2004 |
$25 |
|
Alarm registration renewal with documented false alarms |
$25 |
|
Alarm registration renewal (no recorded false alarms within the
prior year) |
$0 |
REGISTRATION FORMS (view, print, or download)
These forms are also available at the Palatka Police Department
(329-0115),
or Palatka City Hall (329-0100)
FALSE ALARM FINES
|
Offense |
Residential Fine |
Commercial Fine |
|
1st false alarm |
$0 |
$0 |
|
2nd false alarm |
$0 |
$0 |
|
3rd false alarm |
$25 |
$50 |
|
4th false alarm |
$45 |
$75 |
|
5th false alarm |
$100 |
$100 |
|
6th – 9th false alarm |
$150 |
$150 |
|
10th false alarm |
Alarm is in violation
Revocation of Alarm Registration |
|
Failure to register alarm |
$100 |
$100 |
|
Reinstatement of alarm registration |
$50 |
$50 |
|
Automatic phone dialer installed |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Battery
backup not installed |
$25 |
$25 |
Additional fines may apply, refer to the ordinance for details.
Fines will not be levied for security alarm activations caused by
natural or man-made disasters, adverse weather conditions, power failures or
vandalism, or if the false alarm call is cancelled before police officers
arrive.
For additional information visit the Palatka Police Department or
call the Palatka Police Department at 329-0115.