ATTACHMENT 2 COMMON OUTPUT LEVEL STANDARDS (COLS).pdf

Attachment#2: Common Output Level Standards (COLS)

Spec Item

No./Title

Level Definition Grass Height (Min-Max

Growth Height)

Lawn Care

(Para. 5.2.7.1 of PWS)

COL 2

Grass is maintained to recommend heights specified below and can include some occurrences of variations in uniformity. Lawns are relatively healthy and present a generally uniform appearance and natural color and have minimal bare areas, ruts, holes, weeds, dead vegetation, and debris. Provide annual pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control and fertilization; and annual dethatching, aeration, and over seeding. Mowing includes concurrent trimming adjacent to fencing, poles, walls or other objects. Edging (vertical edge cutting at lawn edges) performed every other mowing and includes some variations in uniformity of appearance and some occurrences of vegetation encroachment on ground structures between services. COL 2 grounds are designated as Prestige Areas and must be approved by the REGCOM or their designee.

Bermuda: 2” - 4”;

Centipede: 2” - 4”;

Fescue: 3” - 5”; Kentucky

Blue Grass: 2” - 5”; St.

Augustine: 2” - 4”;

Zoysia: 2” - 5“ Grass should be cut no more than one-third of the grass blade length when mowing to maintain grass health.

COL 3

Lawns in improved areas will be maintained at the grass heights specified below. Not required to be uniform in appearance. Lawns can include occurrences of other vegetation and height variations.

Mowing includes concurrent trimming adjacent to fencing, poles, walls or other objects. Edging (vertical edge cutting at lawn edges) provided monthly during the growing season and includes variations in uniformity of appearance and several occurrences of vegetation encroachment on ground structures between services. Provide annual pre-emergent weed control (herbicide) and fertilization. Irrigate as necessary to maintain lawn health and appearance.

Maintain all grass between 2”

- 6” but mow at least every two weeks during the growing season. Grass should be cut no more than one-third of the grass blade length when mowing to maintain grass health.

Vegetation

Control &

Debris

Removal

(Para. 5.2.7.2/

5.2.7.3 of

PWS)

The following levels apply to vegetation and weed control and removal in areas that are not in landscape areas:

COL 2

All improved areas of the installation present a relatively neat appearance with some occurrences of weeds, debris or unwanted vegetation between the services. Maintain sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, brick walls, fences, building edges, and aggregate areas designated by the Installation a maximum of twice annually to ensure they are relatively free from unwanted debris and vegetation.

COL 3

Vegetation and weeds are removed from all improved areas of the installation once annually to include sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, brick walls, fences, building edges, and aggregate areas designated by the Installation. Developed areas in highly visible locations will be maintained twice annually.

Developed areas may contain many occurrences of weeds, debris or unwanted debris and vegetation between the services. Highly visible areas include fence lines adjacent to primary public thorough fares, areas adjacent to entry control points, areas adjacent to high use facilities (e.g., administrative facilities, dining facilities, BEQs, etc.), and high use vehicular/pedestrian routes and parking lots.

Unscheduled service authorized in response to health, safety, or sanitation issue. Determination of a safety requirement will be based on written documentation from an authoritative source such as the base safety office.

Shrub, Hedge, Plant and

Tree

Maintenance

(Para. 5.2.7.4/

5.2.7.5 of

PWS)

COL 2

Shrubs, hedges, plants, and trees are healthy and are allowed some deviations from a balanced appearance. Provide trimming, fertilization, and disease/insect control to maintain a healthy and balanced appearance.

COL 3

Shrubs, hedges, plants, and trees are trimmed and maintained a maximum of twice annually for appearance purposes, no fertilization, and disease/insect control. Shrubs, hedges, plants, and trees are healthy but are not required to be uniform in appearance. Additional trimming is authorized on a nonrecurring basis to prevent interference with vehicular/pedestrian traffic, safety, security, encroachment, or operational requirements. Determination of a safety or operational requirement will be based on written documentation from an authoritative source such as the base safety office or

Department Head responsible for the impacted mission.