The owner or occupant of any lot, land or premises, who shall desire to construct and use any opening, stairway or trap in any sidewalk in the city shall first procure the consent and approval of the Council thereto, which consent shall be in writing. In case any such privilege is granted for such stairway, openings or traps, the same shall be protected by suitable railings, grates or screens, to be approved by the Council. The same shall in all cases be done at the expense of the applicant.
('77 Code, § 17.216) (Ord. 19, eff. 7-15-05) Penalty, see § 97.99