Before any designation of a taxicab stand is made as provided in this chapter, the written consent of the tenants or lessee of the ground floor or portion of the ground floor fronting the space where such stand is to be located shall be obtained. In the event the ground floor or portion of the ground floor fronting the space where such stand is to be located is not occupied by a tenant or lessee, then the written consent of the owner of the building fronting the space where such stand is to be located shall first be obtained. (Prior code § 10-81)