The territory must be compatible in character with the annexing city. In this regard, the commission may consider relevant factors, including the
- (1) land use, subdivision platting, and ownership patterns;
- (2) salability of land for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes;
- (3) population density;
- (4) cause of recent population changes;
- (5) suitability of the territory for reasonably anticipated community purposes;
- (6) existing and reasonably anticipated transportation patterns and facilities; and
- (7) natural geographical features and environmental factors.
(Eff. 7/31/92, Register 123; am 5/19/2002, Register 162; am 1/9/2008, Register 185)