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Table of Contents

Section Page

1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 PURPOSE....................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 GOAL............................................................................................................................................................ 1-2

1.3 OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................................................. 1-3

1.4 AUDIENCE..................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.5 ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................................................. 1-4

1.6 WHEN TO USE THE INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE.............................................................................................. 1-5

1.7 MAINTAINING THE INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE .............................................................................................. 1-5

1.8 RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................................... 1-6

1.9 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT........................................................................................................ 1-7

1.9.1 What is Sustainable Design? ................................................................................................................ 1-7

1.9.2 The Integrated Design Process ............................................................................................................. 1-8

1.9.3 Sustainability and the Federal Government ............................................................................................ 1-9

1.9.4 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)......................................................................... 1-10

1.9.5 Sustainability and Project Design........................................................................................................ 1-10

1.10 BUILDING LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................... 1-12

1.11 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................... 1-14

2 The Installation Design Guide Process and Implementation..............................................2-1

2.1 THE DESIGN GUIDE PROCESS .......................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 FORT HOOD IDG IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................................................................. 2-3

2.2.1 Fort Hood IDG Review and Approval...................................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.2 Compliance ....................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.3 Web-based IDG ................................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.3 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND THE IDG.................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.3.1 Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance Projects ............................................................................... 2-4

2.3.2 Self-Help and Occupant-Purchased and Installed Site Furnishings and Feature Projects ................................ 2-5

2.3.3 Military Construction (MILCON) Transformation....................................................................................... 2-6

2.3.3.1 Army Facilities Standardization Program ................................................................................. 2-6

2.3.3.2 Process for Including IDG Requirements in Model RFP............................................................... 2-9

2.3.4 Planning and Design Charrettes.......................................................................................................... 2-11

2.4 MASTER PLANNING RESPONSIBILITY .............................................................................................................. 2-12

2.5 REFERENCES AND RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 2-13 iv Table of Contents Fort Hood Installation Design Guide

3 Design Guide Analysis Criteria..............................................................................................3-1

3.1 IDG GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.1 Fort Hood Installation Design Guide Goals.............................................................................................. 3-2

3.1.2 Fort Hood Installation Design Guide Objectives ....................................................................................... 3-3

3.2 IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF VISUAL ELEMENTS ............................................................................. 3-3

3.3 DESIGN PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................................................................... 3-4

3.4 VISUAL ELEMENTS.......................................................................................................................................... 3-5

4 Installation Profile ...................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 REGIONAL SETTING........................................................................................................................................ 4-1

4.2 HISTORY OF THE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING .............................................................................................................................. 4-4

4.3.1 Topography ....................................................................................................................................... 4-4

4.3.2 Geology ............................................................................................................................................ 4-6

4.3.3 Soils................................................................................................................................................. 4-6

4.3.4 Climate............................................................................................................................................. 4-8

4.3.5 Groundwater ..................................................................................................................................... 4-8

4.3.6 Surface Water.................................................................................................................................... 4-9

4.3.7 Wetlands........................................................................................................................................... 4-9

4.3.8 Vegetation ...................................................................................................................................... 4-10

4.3.9 Wildlife ........................................................................................................................................... 4-10

4.3.10 Military Quantity Distance Arc Area ..................................................................................................... 4-12

4.3.11 Solid Waste Management .................................................................................................................. 4-12

4.3.12 Noise.............................................................................................................................................. 4-14

4.3.13 Air Quality....................................................................................................................................... 4-15

4.3.14 Archaeological Resources .................................................................................................................. 4-15

4.4 EXISTING LAND USE..................................................................................................................................... 4-16

4.4.1 Main Cantonment ............................................................................................................................. 4-16

4.4.2 North Fort Hood ............................................................................................................................... 4-18

4.4.3 West Fort Hood................................................................................................................................ 4-18

4.5 PROPOSED LAND USE ................................................................................................................................... 4-18

4.6 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................... 4-23

5 Visual Themes and Zones ......................................................................................................5-1

5.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 FORT HOOD VISUAL THEMES AND ZONES.......................................................................................................... 5-2

5.2.1 Mission Support Theme ....................................................................................................................... 5-7

5.2.1.1 Airfield Visual Zone.............................................................................................................. 5-7

5.2.1.2 Troop Housing Visual Zone ................................................................................................. 5-11

5.2.1.3 Maintenance and Warehousing Visual Zone ........................................................................... 5-16

5.2.1.4 Rangeland Visual Zone....................................................................................................... 5-22

5.2.2 Community Core Theme.................................................................................................................... 5-23

5.2.2.1 Main Cantonment Community Core Visual Zone ..................................................................... 5-24

5.2.2.2 Suburban Community Core Visual Zone ................................................................................ 5-24

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5.2.3 Recreational/Open Space Visual Theme ............................................................................................... 5-27

5.2.3.1 Parks and Open Space Visual Zone ...................................................................................... 5-27

5.2.4 Residential Theme ............................................................................................................................ 5-29

5.2.4.1 Residential Visual Zone ...................................................................................................... 5-29

5.3 ASSETS AND LIABILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 5-32

5.4 RECOMMENDATIONS..................................................................................................................................... 5-37

5.4.1 Airfield Visual Zone........................................................................................................................... 5-37

5.4.2 Troop Housing Visual Zone ................................................................................................................ 5-39

5.4.3 Maintenance and Warehousing Visual Zone .......................................................................................... 5-40

5.4.4 Rangeland Visual Zone...................................................................................................................... 5-41

5.4.5 Community Core (Main Cantonment and Suburban) Visual Zone ............................................................. 5-41

5.4.6 Parks and Open Space Visual Zone ..................................................................................................... 5-43

5.4.7 Residential Visual Zone ..................................................................................................................... 5-45

5.5 FUTURE VISUAL THEMES AND ZONES ............................................................................................................. 5-46

6 Improvement Projects ............................................................................................................6-1

6.1 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1 - HOOD ROAD CORRIDOR ...................................................................... 6-1

6.2 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2 - CLEAR CREEK ROAD CORRIDOR............................................................ 6-3

6.3 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 3 - FORT HOOD STREET CORRIDOR ........................................................... 6-5

6.4 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 4 - MAIN STREET..................................................................................... 6-7

6.5 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 5 - URBAN NATURAL AREA A ..................................................................... 6-9

6.6 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 6 - INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT, TANK DESTROYER BOULEVARD &

72ND STREET .............................................................................................................................................. 6-11

6.7 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 7 - INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT, TANK DESTROYER BOULEVARD &

58TH STREET............................................................................................................................................... 6-13

6.8 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8 - INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT, TANK DESTROYER BOULEVARD &

24TH STREET............................................................................................................................................... 6-15

6.9 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 9 - INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT, BATTALION AVENUE & 24TH STREET....... 6-16

6.10 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 10 - INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT, 72ND STREET & NORTH AVENUE............ 6-17

6.11 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11 - TANK DESTROYER BOULEVARD CORRIDOR......................................... 6-18

6.12 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12 - URBAN NATURAL AREA B ................................................................. 6-21

6.13 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13 - HOSPITAL EXPANSION..................................................................... 6-22

6.14 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14 - BATTALION AVENUE CORRIDOR........................................................ 6-24

6.15 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 15 - CLEAR CREEK COMMISSARY AND MAIN POST EXCHANGE ..................... 6-26

6.16 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16 - FORT HOOD PARK........................................................................... 6-28

6.17 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17 - CENTRAL SHOP AREA ...................................................................... 6-29

6.18 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 18 - WARRIOR WAY PX........................................................................... 6-30

6.19 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 19 - EQUIPMENT WASHDOWN IMPROVEMENTS.......................................... 6-32

6.20 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20 - RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................... 6-34

6.21 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21 - HELL ON WHEELS CORRIDOR ........................................................... 6-35

6.22 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22 - PARKING LOT SOLAR SYSTEM........................................................... 6-36

6.23 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23 - FORT HOOD GREENWAY .................................................................. 6-37

6.24 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS LIST......................................................................................................... 6-38 vi Table of Contents Fort Hood Installation Design Guide

7 Site Planning Design Standards ............................................................................................7-1

7.1 SITE PLANNING.............................................................................................................................................. 7-3

7.2 SITE PLANNING: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS......................................................................................... 7-3

7.2.1 Environmental Policy........................................................................................................................... 7-4

7.2.2 Environmental Aspect/Impact Analysis .................................................................................................. 7-4

7.2.3 National Environmental Policy Act ......................................................................................................... 7-6

7.2.4 Water Resource Related Permits ........................................................................................................... 7-6

7.3 SITE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING........................................................................................................................ 7-7

7.3.1 Site Analysis Process .......................................................................................................................... 7-8

7.3.2 Site Planning - Design Standards........................................................................................................ 7-11

7.4 ARMY STANDARDS ....................................................................................................................................... 7-16

7.5 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................... 7-16

8 Buildings Design Standards ..................................................................................................8-1

8.1 BUILDING OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................... 8-2

8.1.1 Sustainability..................................................................................................................................... 8-2

8.1.2 Building Design Objectives................................................................................................................... 8-2

8.2 STRUCTURAL CHARACTER ............................................................................................................................... 8-3

8.2.1 Scale................................................................................................................................................ 8-3

8.2.2 Massing ............................................................................................................................................ 8-3

8.2.3 Form ................................................................................................................................................ 8-4

8.2.4 Color ................................................................................................................................................ 8-4

8.2.5 Texture............................................................................................................................................. 8-4

8.2.6 Materials........................................................................................................................................... 8-4

8.2.7 Fenestration ...................................................................................................................................... 8-4

8.3 BUILDING ENTRANCES.................................................................................................................................... 8-4

8.4 SERVICE AREAS ............................................................................................................................................. 8-5

8.5 BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY ............................................................................................................................... 8-5

8.6 SEISMIC POLICY ............................................................................................................................................ 8-5

8.6.1 Substantial Life-Safety ........................................................................................................................ 8-5

8.6.2 Seismic Design Requirements .............................................................................................................. 8-6

8.6.3 Exceptions to Seismic Evaluations......................................................................................................... 8-7

8.6.4 Mitigation of Unacceptable Seismic Risks ............................................................................................... 8-7

8.6.5 New Facilities or Additions or Extension of Existing Facilities ..................................................................... 8-7

8.6.6 References and Resources Related to Seismic Policy ................................................................................ 8-7

8.7 INDIGENOUS STRUCTURES.............................................................................................................................. 8-8

8.8 HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................................................................... 8-8

8.9 RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 8-10

8.10 PLAZAS AND COURTYARDS............................................................................................................................ 8-10

8.11 BUILDING MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................. 8-10

8.12 BUILDING INTERIOR COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................ 8-10

8.12.1 Space Planning ................................................................................................................................ 8-11

8.12.2 Color .............................................................................................................................................. 8-12

8.12.3 Acoustics ........................................................................................................................................ 8-12

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8.12.4 Interior Finishing Elements ................................................................................................................ 8-12

8.12.4.1 Standards for Fort Hood Interior Finishing Elements ............................................................... 8-13

8.12.4.2 Paints and Coatings ........................................................................................................... 8-13

8.12.4.3 Adhesives and Sealants...................................................................................................... 8-14

8.12.4.4 Wallboard and Wallcoverings............................................................................................... 8-14

8.12.4.5 Partitions ......................................................................................................................... 8-17

8.12.4.6 Flooring ........................................................................................................................... 8-18

8.12.4.7 Ceiling Tiles...................................................................................................................... 8-19

8.12.4.8 Doors .............................................................................................................................. 8-23

8.12.4.9 Additional Resources.......................................................................................................... 8-23

8.12.5 Systems Furniture Design Guidelines................................................................................................... 8-23

8.12.5.1 Window Treatments........................................................................................................... 8-26

8.12.5.2 Signage ........................................................................................................................... 8-26

8.12.5.3 Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 8-27

8.12.5.4 Installation Furnishings Standards ....................................................................................... 8-28

8.12.6 Humidity Considerations for Interior Furnishing and Building Materials ..................................................... 8-31

8.12.7 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications .................................................................................................. 8-32

8.12.8 Installation Furnishings Standards ...................................................................................................... 8-32

8.12.9 Interior Operations and Appearance Policies ......................................................................................... 8-32

8.12.10 References and Resources Related to Building Interior Components ......................................................... 8-32

8.13 EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS, COLOR AND COMPONENTS............................................................................. 8-33

8.13.1 Visual Exterior Building Materials and Colors......................................................................................... 8-34

8.13.2 Exterior Building Components ............................................................................................................ 8-35

8.13.2.1 Architectural Elements ....................................................................................................... 8-35

8.13.2.2 Structural Elements ........................................................................................................... 8-42

8.14 BUILDING SYSTEMS...................................................................................................................................... 8-45

8.14.1 Mechanical (HVAC) Systems .............................................................................................................. 8-47

8.14.1.1 HVAC System Design Considerations.................................................................................... 8-47

8.14.1.2 HVAC Equipment Sizing Considerations ................................................................................ 8-50

8.14.1.3 HVAC Equipment Performance Efficiencies Considerations ....................................................... 8-51

8.14.1.4 General Equipment Considerations for HVAC Systems............................................................. 8-54

8.14.1.5 HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing ............................................................................... 8-54

8.14.1.6 Commissioning of HVAC Systems......................................................................................... 8-55

8.14.1.7 HVAC Controls .................................................................................................................. 8-56

8.14.1.8 Building Controls ............................................................................................................... 8-56

8.14.2 Interior Lighting and Lighting Controls................................................................................................. 8-58

8.14.2.1 Illumination Levels ............................................................................................................ 8-59

8.14.2.2 Luminary and Light Source Selection.................................................................................... 8-65

8.14.2.3 Ballast Selection................................................................................................................ 8-65

8.14.2.4 Lighting Controls ............................................................................................................... 8-66

8.14.2.5 Emergency Exit Signs and Safety Lighting............................................................................. 8-69

8.14.3 Water-using Fixtures and Mechanical Systems ..................................................................................... 8-70

8.14.3.1 Indoor Fixtures and Appliances............................................................................................ 8-70

8.14.3.2 Water-using Mechanical Systems......................................................................................... 8-78 viii Table of Contents Fort Hood Installation Design Guide

8.14.4 Water Reuse Systems and Applications................................................................................................ 8-79

8.14.4.1 Water Reuse Systems ........................................................................................................ 8-79

8.14.4.2 Water Reuse Applications ................................................................................................... 8-81

8.14.4.3 Water Reuse Considerations................................................................................................ 8-82

8.14.5 Renewable Energy Systems ............................................................................................................... 8-82

8.14.5.1 Passive Solar Design.......................................................................................................... 8-83

8.14.5.2 Active Solar Systems ......................................................................................................... 8-89

8.14.5.3 Wind Energy..................................................................................................................... 8-91

8.14.6 Distributed Energy Resources............................................................................................................. 8-91

8.14.7 Electrical, Communications, and Cable................................................................................................. 8-92

8.14.7.1 Electrical (Interior) ............................................................................................................ 8-92

8.14.7.2 Communications ............................................................................................................... 8-93

8.14.7.3 Distribution ...................................................................................................................... 8-95

8.14.7.4 Post Construction Distribution (Cables and Wiring) ................................................................. 8-95

8.14.7.5 Harmonic Mitigating Transformers ....................................................................................... 8-95

8.14.7.6 Transient Voltage Surge Suppression ................................................................................... 8-96

8.14.7.7 Power Factor .................................................................................................................... 8-96

8.14.8 Fire Safety: Including Permits, Alarm and Suppression Systems, and Department Access .......................... 8-97

8.14.9 Door Hardware, Locks, and Locking Devices ......................................................................................... 8-98

8.14.10 Corrosion Prevention and Control.......................................................................................................8-101

8.14.11 Building Metering ............................................................................................................................8-102

8.14.12 References and Resources Related to Building Systems.........................................................................8-102

8.14.12.1 HVAC Systems.................................................................................................................8-102

8.14.12.2 Interior Lighting and Controls.............................................................................................8-104

8.14.12.3 Water-using Fixtures and Mechanical Systems......................................................................8-104

8.14.12.4 Water Reuse Systems and Applications................................................................................8-104

8.14.12.5 Renewable Energy Systems ...............................................................................................8-105

8.14.12.6 Distributed Energy Resources.............................................................................................8-106

8.14.12.7 Electrical, Communications, and Cable.................................................................................8-106

8.14.12.8 Fire Alarm and Suppressant Systems ..................................................................................8-106

8.15 PEST MANAGEMENT BUILDING DESIGN AND LAYOUT .......................................................................................8-107

8.16 RECYCLING ACTIVITIES................................................................................................................................8-109

8.17 KEY FACILITY TYPES STANDARDIZATION........................................................................................................8-111

8.17.1 Residential Communities Initiative (RCI).............................................................................................8-111

8.17.2 Department of the Army Facilities Standardization Program...................................................................8-111

8.17.2.1 Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (Army Barracks Modernization Program).............................8-112

8.17.2.2 Company Operation Facility Standards ................................................................................8-113

8.17.2.3 General Instruction Building and Army Continuing Education System Standards ........................8-114

8.17.2.4 Child Development Centers................................................................................................8-114

8.17.2.5 The Army Standard for Army Lodging..................................................................................8-115

8.17.2.6 Access Control Points........................................................................................................8-115

8.17.2.7 Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Branded Theme Operations...................................................8-115

8.17.2.8 Range Standards..............................................................................................................8-116

8.17.3 References and Resources Related to Key Facility Types Standardization .................................................8-116

8.18 PHYSICAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................8-118

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8.19 SALE AND OUTLEASE OF ARMY ASSETS..........................................................................................................8-118

8.20 ARMY STANDARDS ......................................................................................................................................8-119

8.21 OTHER REFERENCES AND RESOURCES ...........................................................................................................8-120

9 Circulation Design Standards................................................................................................9-1

9.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 9-1

9.2 CIRCULATION OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................................. 9-2

9.3 ROADWAY HIERARCHY .................................................................................................................................... 9-4

9.4 ROADWAY SETBACKS...................................................................................................................................... 9-9

9.5 ROADWAY SYSTEM DESIGN ........................................................................................................................... 9-10

9.6 INTERSECTIONS........................................................................................................................................... 9-12

9.7 ENTRANCE GATES ........................................................................................................................................ 9-13

9.8 PARKING REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................. 9-14

9.9 PARKING LOT LOCATION AND DESIGN ............................................................................................................ 9-15

9.10 SERVICE AREAS ........................................................................................................................................... 9-17

9.11 DROP-OFF AREAS ......................................................................................................................................... 9-17

9.12 WALKWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION.................................................................................................... 9-18

9.13 BIKEWAYS................................................................................................................................................... 9-20

9.14 ARMY STANDARDS ....................................................................................................................................... 9-25

9.15 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................... 9-26

10 Landscape Design Standards..............................................................................................10-1

10.1 LANDSCAPE OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................................... 10-2

10.2 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................... 10-4

10.2.1 Form (massing vs. specimen) ............................................................................................................ 10-4

10.2.2 Spatial Articulation and Definition ....................................................................................................... 10-5

10.2.3 Depth (foreground, middle-ground, background) .................................................................................. 10-5

10.2.4 Unity .............................................................................................................................................. 10-5

10.2.5 Rhythm .......................................................................................................................................... 10-5

10.2.6 Accent ............................................................................................................................................ 10-6

10.2.7 Scale.............................................................................................................................................. 10-6

10.2.8 Simplicity........................................................................................................................................ 10-6

10.2.9 Contrast ......................................................................................................................................... 10-6

10.2.10 Color and Texture............................................................................................................................. 10-6

10.2.11 Ultimate Effect ................................................................................................................................. 10-7

10.2.12 Security .......................................................................................................................................... 10-7

10.3 SITE ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................................ 10-7

10.4 SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................................... 10-9

10.4.1 Xeriscape ........................................................................................................................................ 10-9

10.4.2 Low-Impact Development.................................................................................................................10-10

10.4.3 Irrigation .......................................................................................................................................10-15

10.4.3.1 Irrigation Operation and Maintenance..................................................................................10-16

10.4.3.2 Monitoring Equipment .......................................................................................................10-17 x Table of Contents Fort Hood Installation Design Guide

10.5 LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES..................................................................................................................10-17

10.5.1 Energy Efficiency.............................................................................................................................10-17

10.5.1.1 Trees..............................................................................................................................10-18

10.5.1.2 Small Trees / Shrubs ........................................................................................................10-19

10.5.1.3 Vines and Landscape Structures .........................................................................................10-19

10.5.1.4 Groundcover and Grasses..................................................................................................10-20

10.5.2 General Conditions ..........................................................................................................................10-20

10.5.2.1 Streetscape Design...........................................................................................................10-20

10.5.2.2 Parking Lots ....................................................................................................................10-21

10.5.2.3 Natural Areas ..................................................................................................................10-22

10.5.2.4 Screening........................................................................................................................10-22

10.5.2.5 Foundation Planting ..........................................................................................................10-22

10.5.2.6 Removal of Debris from Land Disturbance............................................................................10-23

10.5.3 General Areas.................................................................................................................................10-23

10.5.3.1 Cantonment and North and West Fort Hood Perimeters..........................................................10-23

10.5.3.2 Cantonment Interior .........................................................................................................10-23

10.5.3.3 Installation Entrances .......................................................................................................10-24

10.5.4 Visual Zones, Landscape Standards and Criteria ..................................................................................10-24

10.5.4.1 Airfield Visual Zone...........................................................................................................10-24

10.5.4.2 Troop Housing and Support Visual Zone ..............................................................................10-25

10.5.4.3 Maintenance and Warehouse Visual Zone.............................................................................10-26

10.5.4.4 Rangeland Visual Zone......................................................................................................10-26

10.5.4.5 Recreation/Open Space .....................................................................................................10-29

10.5.4.6 Family Housing Visual Zone ...............................................................................................10-30

10.6 ANTI-TERRORISM / FORCE PROTECTION LANDSCAPE CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................10-30

10.7 PLANT MATERIAL SELECTION ........................................................................................................................10-30

10.8 PLANT CATEGORIES AND PLANT PALETTE .......................................................................................................10-31

10.9 PLANT MATERIAL INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................10-32

10.9.1 Inspection of Plant Material...............................................................................................................10-33

10.9.2 Installation of Plant Material..............................................................................................................10-34

10.9.3 Installation of Planting Beds..............................................................................................................10-35

10.9.4 Installation of Lawn Areas ................................................................................................................10-36

10.9.5 Scheduling of Plant Material Installation..............................................................................................10-36

10.9.6 Pest Prevention Measures in Landscaping Adjacent to Buildings.............................................................10-37

10.10 TREE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION .........................................................................................................10-39

10.10.1 Construction Activities......................................................................................................................10-39

10.10.2 Tree Protection ...............................................................................................................................10-40

10.11 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................10-41

10.11.1 Pruning..........................................................................................................................................10-41

10.11.1.1 Trees..............................................................................................................................10-41

10.11.1.2 Shrubs............................................................................................................................10-42

10.11.2 Mulching........................................................................................................................................10-42

10.11.3 Fertilization ....................................................................................................................................10-42

10.11.4 Composting ....................................................................................................................................10-43

10.11.5 Pesticides and Herbicides..................................................................................................................10-43

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10.11.6 Integrated Pest Management ............................................................................................................10-44

10.11.7 Groundcover Maintenance ................................................................................................................10-44

10.11.8 Landscape Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................................................10-44

10.12 ARMY STANDARDS ......................................................................................................................................10-45

10.13 REFERENCES ..............................................................................................................................................10-45

11 Site Elements Design Standards .........................................................................................11-1

11.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................