The applications and returns made to the City Clerk pursuant to this chapter shall not be made public, nor shall they be subject to the inspection of anyone except the Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk or authorized agent, the members of the City Council, etc. unless otherwise provided by law. It is unlawful for any person to make public or to inform another person as to the contents or any information contained in or to permit inspection of any application or return except as authorized in this section or otherwise in the State Privacy Act or other provisions of state law. (Ord. 1707 § 1 (part), 1992).