1. The territory is contiguous to the city limits and within the Urban Growth Area;

2. The annexation represents the natural extension of the existing City boundary to accommodate urban growth;

3. The development of the property is compatible and consistent with the rational and logical extension of utilities and roads to the surrounding area;

4. The City is capable of providing and maintaining its full range of urban services to the territory without negatively impacting the City’s ability to adequately serve all areas within the existing city limits;

5. The fiscal impact of the annexation is favorable, as determined by the City of Hood River because of existing development;

6. The proposed annexation does not negatively impact nearby properties, whether located within the city limits or the urban growth area; and

7. The annexation conforms to the Comprehensive Plan.