HomeMy WebLinkAbout127 - 10/01/2013 - REPEALING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE CITY CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 127, 2013
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REPEALING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 15
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS IN ITS ENTIRETY
WHEREAS, Article It of Chapter 15 of the City Code regarding intrusion, robbery, fire
and other alarm systems was last updated in 1972; and
WHEREAS, since 1972, there have been great advances in security systems technology,
thereby eliminating the need for a hard-wire type of system; and
WHEREAS, today, many security systems are wireless infrared, which are installed with
no oversight by City departments; and
WHEREAS, the current Code requires permits and licenses to be issued by the Department
of Community Development and Neighborhood Services, a review to occur by Fort Collins Police
Services, and an inspection to be conducted by Building Services, all of which are unused and
outdated provisions; and
WHEREAS, City and Poudre Fire Authority staff recommend the repeal of Article II of
Chapter 15 of,the City Code regarding burglar and security alarms in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the repeal of this Article is in the best
interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that Article 11 of Chapter 15 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby repealed in
its entirety.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 17th day of
September, A.D. 2013, and to b,e` , sptZted��fo final passage on the 1st day of October, A.D. 2013.
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1 st day of October, A.D. 2013.
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