All persons, prior to the construction of any sidewalks or curbs or any replacements thereof, shall apply to the clerk-treasurer of the city for a sidewalk permit. The application shall set out the location, size, type, and other pertinent data relative to such construction and such other data as may be required by the building inspector of the city. The city clerk-treasurer, upon receipt of such application, shall present the same to the building inspector of the city, and, upon his approval, a license for the construction of the sidewalk, free of charge, shall be issued to the applicant. If the building inspector fails to approve the application for any reason, the applicant shall be entitled to present the same to the city council at any meeting thereof and the council shall either deny the application or shall grant the license, subject to such terms of this chapter. (Ord. 1325, Art. I §3, 1980).