(a) No person shall go from house to house soliciting funds or subscriptions, or publicly solicit, either in person or by agent, upon the public streets, sidewalks or other places, subscriptions for charitable, religious, educational or other organization or purposes, whether gifts of money or promises for the same are sought, without first obtaining a permit therefor.
(b) An application for such a permit shall be made to the City Clerk and shall be referred to Council. No such permit shall be issued except upon order of Council.
(1942 Code Chap. XLIV, Art VI)