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ARTICLE 4 o IMPROVEMENTS Engineering specifications for al I improvements are contained in the City of Louisvi I Ie Publ ic Improvements Manual. No improvements shal I be made until all plans, profi les and specifications have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Section 4-101. Surface Improvements Improvements to be provided by the subdivider shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Permanent survey monuments, range points and lot pins; (B) Curbs, gutters and sidewalks. In subdivisions in which the lots are of an acre or more in size, sidewalks may not be required. Sidewalks on arterial streets shal I be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet from the curb; (C) Paved streets; (D) Paved alleys (when platted); (E) Street name signs; (F) Bridges, culverts or open drainage channels (where required); (G) Street lights; (H) Street trees; (I) Two (2) street trees shal I be provided in residential subdivisions for each lot of seventy (70) foot frontage or less and at least three (3) trees for every lot in excess of seventy (70) foot front- age. For corner lots at least two (2) trees shal I be required for each street. The subdivider shal I ensure that the trees are located so as not to interfere with sight distance at driveways. (2) The type of tree to be installed shal I be determined by the City Administrator. (3) Deciduous trees shall be a minimum of one and one-half (It) inches in caliper. Evergreen trees shal I be a minimum of four (4) feet in height. (4) Installation of trees on a lot shal I take place within one (I) year fol lowing the issuance of an occupancy permit for the structure on that lot. (5) The subdivider shal I guarantee the replacement of any tree which dies within one year fol lowing installation. 4-1