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Critical Areas Brochure

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Are you aware of how Critical Areas could affect development on your property? Check out our new brochure (click link below)! Remember, we are here to help. Please call us with questions you may have at 509-667-6225.

Critical Areas Brochure
 

 

WHAT ARE CRITICAL AREAS?

As Defined by Chelan County Code:
14.98.485 Critical areas
“Critical areas” include the following areas and ecosystems:

(1) Wetlands; and

(2) Areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water; and

(3) Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; and

(4) Frequently flooded areas; and

(5) Geologically hazardous areas.

“Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas” do not include such artificial features or constructs as irrigation delivery systems, irrigation infrastructure, irrigation canals, or drainage ditches that lie within the boundaries of and are maintained by a port district or an irrigation district or company. (Res. 2017-119 (Att. B) (part), 12/19/17: Res. 2012-78 (part), 8/14/12).

 

 

Last Updated: 08/24/2021 09:04 AM

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