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 annexation of the territory 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 property 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, either upon approval or because of a commitment to a proposed development, unless the City determines that a public need outweighs the increase;

6. The annexation meets the City’s urban growth needs, and it is to the City’s advantage to control the growth and development plans for the territory; i.e., to be able to address the issues of traffic, density, land use, and the level and timing of necessary facilities and services;

7. If the criteria in 17.15.060(6) does not apply, the annexation provides a solution for existing problems resulting from insufficient sanitation, water service, needed routes for utility or transportation networks, or other service-related problems;

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

9. The annexation conforms to the Comprehensive Plan.