Permits and fees
The City of Lenexa's alarm ordinance requires that you obtain and display a permit if you have an alarm on your residence or business. There are restrictions on types of alarms and a fee for responding to false alarms. See the City of Lenexa alarm ordinance for details.

How do I get an alarm permit?
Each building, structure or facility maintaining one or more alarm systems must obtain an alarm user's permit. The ordinance requires that you seek a permit within 30 days of the installation date of your alarm system. To obtain a permit, call the alarm coordinator at 913.477.7716 to request an alarm permit application.

Permit requirements
Alarm permits are non-transferable, and are issued for a period of one year. Alarm users are required to renew alarm permits at the beginning of every permit year.

Each permit must bear the signature of the Chief of Police, and must be displayed at the premises where the alarm is in use. An alarm permit sticker will be provided, and must be displayed on the front lower left glass door or window of the structure.

False alarms
The ordinance states that "It shall be unlawful for any person, either as principal officer, agent, servant or employee, who possesses or operates an alarm system to have more than three (3) false alarms in one permit year." Owners are allowed a grace period of 90 days from the date of activation or six false alarms, whichever comes first. Fines for false alarms are set by the ordinance.

Automatic dialing devices
The use of automatic dialing devices is prohibited by ordinance. An automatic dialing device is an electrically operated instrument that detects a forced or unauthorized entry into the structure, and automatically calls the police department directly and repeatedly, tying up the phone lines until the alarm has been reset or disconnected.

For more information on alarm systems for your residence or business, contact the alarm coordinator at 913.477.7716.