For purposes of this chapter, “improvements” shall be construed to be the construction of streets, including excavation, paving, curbs, gutters and sidewalks; sewers, including construction of mainlines, house connections and connections to other structures; streetlights, street signs; the construction of water mains and fire hydrants and house laterals; drainage facilities, street trees, and any other miscellaneous construction which may be required to be constructed in connection with any development authorized under this code. (Ord. 3885 § 1, 1999)