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BOCC revamps Public Benefit Rating System

BOCC revamps Public Benefit Rating System

Chelan County commissioners recently updated guidelines and the scoring system that gives some landowners a property tax break for preserving open space for public access and wildlife and water conservation.

Posted: July 06, 2026

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New fee schedule coming Aug. 1

New fee schedule coming Aug. 1

A new fee schedule for land use permit applications goes into effect on Aug. 1.

Posted: June 22, 2026

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Come talk about Malaga's future on May 21

Come talk about Malaga's future on May 21

Community Development will host a community meeting on May 21 to discuss the new urban growth area proposed for Malaga. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is at Mission View Elementary School, 60 Terminal Ave.

Posted: May 11, 2026

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Community Development hires new building official

Community Development hires new building official

Learn about our new building official, Josh Cavallo. Cavallo has been with the county since February. As building official, he aims to strike a balance between efficiency and safety.

Posted: May 08, 2026

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Comp Plan community meetings are week of April 20

Comp Plan community meetings are week of April 20

Interested in the 2026-2046 Chelan County Comprehensive Plan Community Development is holding public meetings throughout the county on three days during the week of April 20. Come learn about the draft update.

Posted: April 13, 2026

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New rules coming our way for accessory dwelling units in rural areas

New rules coming our way for accessory dwelling units in rural areas

UPDATE: Chelan County will NOT be amending its ADU code provisions to state standards on July 1.

Posted: March 18, 2026

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Annual call for proposed map amendments to Comp Plan

Annual call for proposed map amendments to Comp Plan

Community Development is accepting proposed map amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan for 2026 processing. Proposed map amendments are due to the department by 5 p.m. on March 2.

Posted: December 03, 2025

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Hearing examiner to review Helion’s proposed CUP on Oct. 1

Hearing examiner to review Helion’s proposed CUP on Oct. 1

An upcoming public hearing on a conditional use permit application submitted by the Everett-based company Helion has been moved to the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee. The hearing before the Chelan County hearing examiner is 9 a.m. on Oct. 1, at Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way.

Posted: September 24, 2025

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Warning: Email scam targets Community Development customers

Warning: Email scam targets Community Development customers

Chelan County Community Development is alerting the public to an email scam reported recently by a local resident. The department reminds customers that it will never send you an invoice via email.

Posted: September 18, 2025

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