It is unlawful for any person to cut the pavement or curb in or on any of the streets, sidewalks, avenues or alleys in the town for the purpose of laying pipe or other connections for utilities, or to cut or otherwise injure the pavement or curb on any of the streets, sidewalks, avenues or alleys for any purpose whatsoever without a permit therefor as provided by this chapter. (1998 Code)