It shall be unlawful to permit any vehicle to stand on any sidewalk, parkway or boulevard; provided, however, that upon written request of either an owner or person in possession of the premises located adjacent thereto requesting an exception to the application of this provision and with approval of a majority of the council, such provision shall not apply during the period such owner or other person is in possession of the premises or until the council, by majority vote, shall decide to the contrary, whichever event occurs first. (1979 Code § 15-5-1)