posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 4:11 PM
by
administrator
New Alarm Ordinance in Clackamas County, OR
The
Clackamas County, OR, new alarm ordinance, aimed at reducing false alarms,
brings a host of changes.
The Clackamas County commissioners adopted a new ordinance after learning that 98 percent of all alarms turn out to be false, though sheriff's deputies are dispatched to every alarm.
Under the new ordinance:
-- Permits are issued for a one-year period.
-- Residential permits are $20 per year.
-- Business permits are $50 per year.
-- Over 65 years old, no charge.
-- Government offices, no charge
-- First false alarm, no charge
-- Second false alarm, $50 charge
-- Third false alarm, $100 charge
-- Fourth false alarm, $150 charge
-- Failure to obtain a permit, $75 charge
After the fourth false alarm, the sheriff will mail the permit applicant a notice of suspension.
Alarm applications can be downloaded here.
Applications and fees can be mailed to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Alarm Permits, 2223 Kaen Road, Oregon City, OR 97045.