Before the issuance of the permit required by this chapter, the applicant therefor shall file with the Community Development Department, in form satisfactory to the City, a plan of the work as proposed to be made, setting forth in detail the extent and nature of the same and its location upon the street with reference to the improved street and the adjacent property. No permit shall be issued until such plans are filed with the Community Development Department and approved by the City, and until the fee for such permit has been paid.