Back

Do your part: Remove vehicles parked along shoulder of county roads

With Chelan County Public Works preparing for winter operations, now is the time for residents to remove any vehicles, RVs or trailers parked along the road.

Residents are reminded that a vehicle is considered “abandoned” if left within the county right-of-way for more than 24 hours.  (A right-of-way is an easement for public travel that’s maintained by CCPW. The width of the right-of-way varies from road to road.) Abandoned vehicles can be removed or impounded by the sheriff’s office. If this happens, any fees for removal for impoundment are on the owner. (Chelan County Code 9.32)

A vehicle can park along the right-of-way as long as it is not designated a “no parking” area and it is not impeding traffic or road maintenance, including snowplowing operations. Vehicles parked along the edge of the roadway hinder snowplowing and other road maintenance efforts as well as create a safety hazard for our drivers.

Please do your part in keeping motorists – and snowplow drivers – safe this winter season by removing vehicles parked along the shoulder of the county road.

Last Updated: 10/27/2025 01:36 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 08
    Apr 2026
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on April 8, 2026.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 04
    Apr 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - April 4, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is April 4

    Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 31
    Mar 2026
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Spring community meeting with your county commissioners

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    On March 31, the Board of County Commissioners will host a hybrid community meeting, with Zoom and in-person options. The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m.

    Commissioners Chambers or Online