Ordinance No. 2602: Historically, the City has utilized a single fee structure for alarm permits, regardless of the type or classification of the alarm system. As part of the review and update of the current alarm ordinance, staff identifie

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OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REPOSITORY RECORD — CITY OF DUNCANVILLE
Instrument: Ord. 2602
Title: Ordinance No. 2602: Historically, the City has utilized a single fee structure for alarm permits, regardless of the type or classification of the alarm system. As part of the review and update of the current alarm ordinance, staff identifie
Date: 2026-09-15
Repository URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/duncanville/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1446276

Historically, the City has utilized a single fee structure for alarm permits, regardless of the type or classification of the alarm system. As part of the review and update of the current alarm ordinance, staff identified a need to revise the fee structure to better reflect the different categories of alarm permits and the associated administrative and operational costs. The proposed amendments establish fees based on permit classification and also update the fee structure associated with false alarm responses. These changes are intended to modernize the ordinance, provide a more equitable fee structure, and encourage proper alarm system maintenance and responsible use to help reduce unnecessary calls for police response.