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E. The City Manager or designee may immediately revoke any film permit for violation of any part of this Chapter or any permit condition. F. The City Manager or designee may refuse to issue any film permit applied for if there has been evidence that previous photography at the same location created a disruptive situation in the neighborhood. G. The City Manager or designee may refuse to issue any film permit applied for if, on previous occasions, the company or individuals engaged in the commercial photography has violated conditions or restrictions of film permits issued under this Chapter. H. The City Manager or designee may issue administrative variances to these conditions to accommodate unusual circumstances. The decision of the City Manager or designee on whether to allow an administrative variance shall be final and not subiect to appeal. I. The City Manager or designee may impose additional reasonable regulations and conditions to a specific film permit to ensure the public health, safety and welfare, and peaceful enioyment of surrounding residents and businesses, at any time. J. Permit fees. The permit fee shall be in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00), which amount may be adjusted administratively by the City Manager. Permit fees are non-refundable. Upon receipt of a completed permit application, the permit will be reviewed to determine what, if any, City services will be required. Requirements may vary for each production. The City Manager in his/her discretion, may require additional City services and/or monetary deposits not specifically listed or codified. Additionally, film permit applicants may still be responsible for additional fees for use of City facilities or property, as may be applicable. K. Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter: 1. Small scale still photography shoots that are entirely contained inside a private structure; and 2. Filming by individuals for personal or educational use, and "professional journalists" collecting, photographing, recording, or reporting "news," as such terms are defined in F.S. §90.5015. L. Penalties. In addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to the City, any person who violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be subiect to the following penalties: 1. First offense within a 12 -month period shall be a fine of $250.00 per day per violation; 2. Second offense within a 12 -month period shall be a fine of $500.00 per day per violation; 3. Third offense and subsequent offenses within a 12 -month period shall be a fine of $1,000.00 per day per violation. Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same, are hereby repealed.