doesn't really make sense...
2007-02-24 13:25:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Because there exists a county on the other side of said limit, and county officials don't always appreciate having land (especially developed zones) taken away from them because it can reduce the county's income.
So, the officials of the county and the city's government argue back and forth until such time that the county and the city agree on a type of ordinance.
2007-02-24 18:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phoenix is completely surrounded by other cities. They all started out as separate towns, but then grew into each other. Phoenix is not the only "land-locked" city in that area. Paradise Valley and, I think, Tempe, are likewise surrounded.
I assume the same is true for the other cities you list.
FYI, Tucson (south of Phoenix) has a separate town inside it, that being the creatively named "South Tucson" which is just one square mile. They have their own mayor and police force. Back in the day, it really was its own town...but now Tucson has spread about ten miles south of it.
2007-02-25 02:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be because they are completed surrounded by other incorporated areas (and they CANNOT annex these areas).
Also in order to annex an area it has to be in contact with an existing city limit - there cannot be a gap; which means they have used up all their possible area.
2007-02-24 21:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋