Before activating any alarm system, an alarm user or the agent of such user shall first obtain a permit from the finance department for such alarm system and shall pay a fee in an amount to be set by city council for such permit. Alarm system permits shall remain in effect for a period of two calendar years or the remaining portion thereof unless sooner revoked under the terms of this chapter or unless such system is dismantled or abandoned by the alarm user. No fee shall be charged for renewal of an existing permit. (Ord. 2013 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1608 § 3, 1980)