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Commissioners appoint interim Community Development director

Commissioners appoint interim Community Development director

Chelan County commissioners have appointed building official Chris Young as the interim director of the county’s Community Development Department.

Posted: January 12, 2022

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County sets limits on roosters outside UGA

County sets limits on roosters outside UGA

Chelan County commissioners approved changes to the county code that sets limits on the livestock that residents can have in the county. The changes come from noise complaints about roosters.

Posted: December 08, 2021

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Application period opens for new vacation rentals in Chelan County

Application period opens for new vacation rentals in Chelan County

Beginning Dec. 1, Chelan County Community Development will be accepting applications for new short-term rental operations for 2022. That’s on top of applications from existing businesses that have been slowly coming in since late September and are due by Dec. 31, 2021.

Posted: November 30, 2021

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Community Development staff earns kudos from commissioners

Community Development staff earns kudos from commissioners

Before a crowded room of Community Development employees, Chelan County commissioners on Oct. 5 praised the staff for catching up on its permit backlog in a year marred by staff shortages and big community issues.

Posted: October 11, 2021

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Application period for existing short-term rentals opens Sept. 27

Application period for existing short-term rentals opens Sept. 27

Chelan County Community Development is preparing to begin accepting applications from existing short-term rental operators on Sept. 27. The application process will be open through Dec. 31 for those looking to be grandfathered into the new code.

Posted: September 03, 2021

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Resolution 2021-95 - County commissioners pass new short-term rental code

Resolution 2021-95 - County commissioners pass new short-term rental code

County commissioners pass new short-term rental code. Standards are now in effect.

Posted: July 27, 2021

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Current Community Development Job Opportunities

Current Community Development Job Opportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM! Check out the latest job opportunities with Chelan County Community Development for a chance to further your career.

Posted: July 23, 2020

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Streamlining Your Building Permit

Streamlining Your Building Permit

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE PROCESS OF BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME EASIER THAN EVER

Posted: June 18, 2020

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Building Height

Building Height

Do you know how to measure building height?

Posted: February 19, 2020

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Community Development Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 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
  • 25
    Sep 2024
    06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - September 25, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 02
    Oct 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - October 2, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
  • 16
    Oct 2024
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - October 16, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person