Any person who shall make application to the city clerk for a license to conduct or operate any merry go round or mechanical device giving rides to people shall at the same time of making such application file with the city clerk a written statement, particularly describing the location of the place where he desires to conduct or operate such mechanical rides which statement shall have attached to it the written consent of four-fifths (4/5) of the occupants of residence and business property within a radius of four hundred feet (400') and no license shall be issued without such written consent being filed. (1961 Code)