Applications for such permits shall be made in writing by the owner of the premises or by the architect or contractor in charge of the operations, to the city clerk and shall be accompanied by plans and specifications, in duplicate, showing the work to be done; such plans shall be verified by the signature of either such owner, architect or contractor. In any case where permits for sewer or water connection, or both shall be required, no building permits shall be issued until application shall also have been made, and permit granted for such sewer or water connection, or both. (Prior code § 5-1-2)