No person, without having first obtained a permit therefor, as provided in this chapter, shall make any appeal to members of the public for a charitable or religious purpose, either by soliciting or collecting gifts, contributions, donations or subscriptions, or by promoting or conducting any sale, bazaar or exhibition or by any other means, at any place or to any person within the city.
('83 Code, § 5.48.010) Penalty, see § 10.99