It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, make curb cuts or lay any pavement or surfacing material of any nature whatsoever on any public street, sidewalk, alley, curb or any other public way in the village, nor shall they make any tunnel, opening or excavation of any kind in or under the surface of any public street, sidewalk, alley, curb or other public way in the village without first having obtained a permit therefor.