Alarm Ordinance
Adopted Fees
Initial, Renewal, & Reinstatement Fees
- Initial Permit Fee - None
- Permit Renewal Fee - $15 (every 2 years)
- Permit Reinstatement Fee - $15
Residential Fines & Fees
- $25 fine for more than 3 but less than 6 false alarm calls in a 12 month rolling period
- $35 fine for more than 5 but less than 8 false alarm calls in a 12 month rolling period
- $50 fine for 8 or more false alarm calls in a 12 month period
Commercial Fines & Fees
- $50 fine for more than 3 but less than 6 false alarm calls in a 12 month rolling period
- $75 fine for more tan 5 but less than 8 false alarm calls in a 12 month rolling period
- $100 fine for 8 or more false alarm calls in a 12 month period
How the Ordinance Works
- Permits will be required for each alarm site.
- A separate application for each site is required.
- The initial permit application is free.
- Click for Alarm Permit Instructions.
- Permits are renewable every 2 years.
Violations & Offenses
It constitutes a violation or offense of the ordinance:- To operate an alarm without a valid permit
- To operate an alarm with a revoked permit
- To violate any other provision(s) of this ordinance
More Information
Contact Alicia Tronecker, Alarm Coordinator for the Police Department via EMAIL (atronecker@templetx.gov) or by calling 254-298-5553.