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 having first secured a permit therefor. Application for such permit 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 such permit shall be issued except on order of the mayor and city council. (1972 Code)