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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!

  • 26
    Mar 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - March 26, 2025********************************* CANCELLED************************************************

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
  • 02
    Apr 2025
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - April 2, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
  • 16
    Apr 2025
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - April 16,2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
  • 23
    Apr 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - April 23, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
  • 07
    May 2025
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - May 7,2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801