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County continues hearing on proposed fee increases

County continues hearing on proposed fee increases

A July 9 hearing on new proposed fee schedule for the Community Development and Fire Prevention and Investigation departments has been continued to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The staff report, proposed resolution and Exhibit B have been modified. Read the proposed resolution and supporting documents here.

Posted: July 10, 2024

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Chelan County Community Development

The Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the following programs and activities: International building, residential, mechanical, fire, and the uniform plumbing codes; FEMA flood protection requirements; Washington State Energy Code; and ADA & Washington State Barrier Free Design Requirements; Short Term Rentals. Activities include permit application intakes, plan reviews, permit issuance, and field inspections during construction.

The Department is the lead agency responsible for long range comprehensive planning. This includes revised zoning, permit procedures, development standards and the subdivision codes as implementing regulations for the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan and development regulations are revised and updated on an annual basis.

Posted: 01/21/2015 02:38 PM
Last Updated: 02/08/2024 02:00 PM

Community Development Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 07
    Aug 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - August 7, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building
  • 21
    Aug 2024
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - August 21, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person call 509-667-6225
  • 28
    Aug 2024
    06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - August 28, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 04
    Sep 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - September 4, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or via zoom
  • 18
    Sep 2024
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - September 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or via zoom