No person, firm or corporation shall move, haul or transport any house, building, derrick or other structure of the height when loaded for movement of 16 feet or more from the surface of the highway, road, street or alley, or a width of eight feet or more or which cannot be moved at a speed of four mph or faster, upon, across or over any street, alley or sidewalk in this city without first obtaining a permit therefor.
(K.S.A. 17-1914) (1987 Code, § 4-701)