Applications for all licenses and permits required by ordinance shall be made in writing to the City Clerk in the absence of provision to the contrary. Each application shall contain the name of the appli-cant, the permit or license desired, the location to be used, if any, the time covered, and the fee to be paid. Each application also shall contain the number of the certificate of registration required under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, or Use Tax Act, if applicable. Each application shall contain such additional information as may be needed for the proper guidance of the city officials in the issuing of the license or permit applied for.
(`79 Code, § 110.001)