It is unlawful for any person to occupy or use any portion of the public streets when erecting or repairing any building upon land abutting thereon, without first making application to and receiving from the city council a permit for the occupation or use of such portions of streets for such periods of time and under such limitations and restrictions as may be required by the city council. Any such permit may be revoked by the city council at any time when the holder thereof fails to comply with any rule or regulation under which it is granted, or when, in the opinion of the city council, the public interest requires such revocation. (Prior code § 11-354)