A. It is unlawful for any person to transport, haul, drive, propel or convey, or cause to be transported, hauled, driven, propelled or conveyed, any load, weight or burden over or through any of the public streets, avenues or alleys of the city, on any wagon or other four (4) wheeled vehicle not having tires which are known as flat or straight faced, and which tires are of less than the following widths for the following loads or burdens, in pounds weight, the weight of the vehicle not included:
1. Two inches (2") for over two thousand (2,000) pounds and not exceeding three thousand (3,000) pounds;
2. Two and one-half inches (21/2") for over three thousand (3,000) pounds and not exceeding four thousand (4,000) pounds;
3. Three inches (3") for over four thousand (4,000) pounds and not exceeding five thousand five hundred (5,500) pounds;
4. Three and one-half inches (31/2") for over five thousand five hundred (5,500) pounds and not exceeding seven thousand (7,000) pounds;
5. Four inches (4") for over seven thousand (7,000) pounds and not exceeding eight thousand (8,000) pounds;
6. Four and one-half inches (41/2") for over eight thousand (8,000) pounds and not exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds;
7. Five inches (5") for over ten thousand (10,000) pounds and not exceeding twelve thousand (12,000) pounds;
8. Six inches (6") for over twelve thousand (12,000) pounds and not exceeding fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds;
9. Eight inches (8") for over fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds and not exceeding thirty thousand (30,000) pounds;
10. For greater weights, a permit to be issued on application to the mayor.
B. For any load or burden exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) pounds, planks of two inches (2") in thickness must be placed, and eight (8) wheels with tires of ten inches (10") in width must be used in conveying the same. (Prior code § 41-4-1)