Applications for all licenses and permits required by ordinance, shall be made, in writing, to the village clerk in the absence of any provision to the contrary. Each application shall state the name of the applicant, the permit or license desired, the location to be used, if any, the time covered and the fee to be paid. Applications shall contain such additional information as may be needed for the proper disposition of the application. Forms for all licenses and permits and the applications therefor, shall be prepared and kept on file by the village clerk. (Village code §§ 5-1, 5-2)