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![Do you live in a floodplain? Join us Aug. 29 for a community discussion](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/lakewenatcheeview.jpg)
Do you live in a floodplain? Join us Aug. 29 for a community discussion
Community Development invites anyone living in or around a floodplain or floodway to attend a community meeting to learn what activities can – and can’t – be conducted in flood-prone areas. The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the Lake Wenatchee Rec Club
Posted: August 15, 2024
Read More arrow_forward![County continues hearing on proposed fee increases](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/headers-for-website.jpg)
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
Read More arrow_forward![Request for Proposals: 2026 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/planning/rfp.png)
Request for Proposals: 2026 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
Chelan County and the City of Chelan request proposals from qualified consultants to provide assistance with the mandated 2026 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Updates. Get the full RFP here.
Posted: July 02, 2024
Read More arrow_forward![Major earth-moving in a project may trigger state processes, county regulations](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/grader.jpg)
Major earth-moving in a project may trigger state processes, county regulations
With more development occurring in the county’s foothills, Chelan County Community Development is also seeing more county regulations triggered by the movement of large amounts of soils and rock.
Posted: April 03, 2024
Read More arrow_forward![New 24-hour STR monitoring system is up and running](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/vacationrental.jpg)
New 24-hour STR monitoring system is up and running
Community Development is now contracting with an outside agency to provide 24-hour monitoring of short-term rentals in Chelan County. Read to learn how you can report a problem in your neighborhood.
Posted: February 12, 2024
Read More arrow_forward![Parts of STR code to be sent to Planning Commission for review in 2024](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/headers-for-website.jpg)
Parts of STR code to be sent to Planning Commission for review in 2024
Sections of Chelan County’s short-term rental code, now more than a year old, are headed back to the Planning Commission for its input. The Planning Commission could address the proposed changes by mid-year in 2024.
Posted: December 13, 2023
Read More arrow_forward![County hires consultant to identify noncompliant short-term rentals](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/STR/strphotoforrent.jpg)
County hires consultant to identify noncompliant short-term rentals
Community Development has hired a consultant to begin identifying all short-term rentals in Chelan County, both those operating legally and illegally.
Posted: November 29, 2023
Read More arrow_forward![Join Community Development for Sept. 13 outreach meeting](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/ADUwebsite.jpg)
Join Community Development for Sept. 13 outreach meeting
Among the discussions at Community Development's Sept. 13 outreach meeting will be accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, and recently passed state legislation that encourages their construction. The meeting is 6-8 p.m. at Wenatchee High School.
Posted: August 30, 2023
Read More arrow_forward![Application period opening June 1 for Tier 2, Tier 3 short-term rentals](https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/files/community-development/images/vacation-rental.jpg)
Application period opening June 1 for Tier 2, Tier 3 short-term rentals
Beginning June 1, Community Development begins accepting applications for new short-term rentals looking to operate in areas of Chelan County that have not met the short-term rental cap. The application period opens annually from June 1 through July 31 and applies to Tier 2 and Tier 3 short-term rentals.
Posted: May 22, 2023
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