It shall be unlawful to construct or lay any pavement on any public street, sidewalk, alley or other public way or to repair the same without first having secured a permit therefor. Applications for permits shall be made to the clerk and shall state the location of the intended pavement or repair, the extent thereof and the person or firm who is to do the actual construction work. No permits shall be issued except on order of the board of trustees.
(1968 Code § 61.02)