Single Lane Restored on Joe Miller Road between milepost 2.12 - milepost 2.25
Chelan County Public Works crews were able to reopen one lane of Joe Miller Road between mileposts 2.12 and 2.25 .
Chelan County News Archive
Amendment Resolution No. 2016-59: Fireworks, of the Chelan County Code
Chelan County has determined that revisions to Chapter 7.44 of the Chelan County Code, as set forth in Exhibit A, are necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare with respect to the sale, us, and discharge of fireworks within the unincorporated areas of Chelan County.
Repealing Resolution No. 2003-80 High Fire Danger Areas
Repealing Resolution No. 2003-80 High Fire Danger Areas. Area and County Road Restrictions and County Road Closures.
Seasonal Closure of Burch Mountain Road
The seasonal closure of Burch Mountain Road is now in effect.
Marijuana Prohibition - Resolution No. 2016 - 14
A resolution amending the text of the Chelan County Resolution, including Subsection 11.04, District Use Chart, and Subsection 11.97, Nonconforming Uses, prohibiting marijuana or cannabis production and processing pursuant to Chapter 69.50 RCW...
Seasonal Closure of Horselake Road & Oklahoma Gulch Road
A reminder that winter weather initiates closures of Horselake Road & Oklahoma Gulch Road.
South Lakeshore Road Hazard Tree Removal Beginning November 30, 2015
Chelan County Public Works has identified approximately 68 trees in the County right-of-way along South Lakeshore and will begin removal of these trees beginning Monday, November 30, 2015.
Marijuana Moratorium - Resolution No. 2015-94
A resolution enacting a moratorium on the siting of licensed recreational marijuana retail sales, production, and processing, and on implementation of Senate Bill 5052 and House Bill 2136. Whereas, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) has adopted implementing rules to license production, processing, and retail sales of recreational marijuana and marijuana products;
After the Fire: Helpful Information for Fire Recovery
Public Works and the FCZD have gathered helpful information and links for property owners and citizens to address post-fire recovery.
Wildfires underscore need for Congress to support county services
For several weeks, catastrophic wildfires have ripped through my home county, Chelan County, Wash., and dozens of other counties across the West. One of our neighbors, Okanogan County, experienced the loss of three firefighters when the Twisp River Fire ignited. It has been heartbreaking to see our friends, families, neighbors and coworkers suffer from the loss of life and property.
Chelan County High Fire Danger Areas & Road Restrictions
Seasonal high fire danger areas and county road restrictions have been established for the 2015 season...
Culvert Installation on Scenicview Drive
In response to the Sleepy Hollow Fire, Chelan County Public Works with support from the County’s Flood Control Zone District, will be installing a second culvert under Scenic View Drive between Sleepy Hollow Heights and Skyview Court on Thursday, July 9, 2015
Our mailing address has been updated
Chelan County Auditor's Office has updated its mailing address.
Work on the County's Bridge Deck Program Begins Early
Work on the Peshastin Creek-Ingalls Bridge began May 4, 2015.
Permanent Closure of the Old Chelan Falls Bridge
After multiple inspections and reviews by Public Works engineering staff over the past few weeks, the County Engineer has determined that the old Chelan Falls Bridge and access road leading from the parking area off of SR 150 must be permanently closed to the public.
Community Development Director Position Now Open
Chelan County has posted the Community Development Director position. Chelan County is seeking an Administrator to serve as Director of Community Development. The Director provides day to day leadership, management and development of staff in a complex regulatory and work environment. Work involves the exercise of considerable judgment resolving sensitive land use and development issues within guidelines and policies of County Code, State and Federal Laws.
Chelan County Surface & Stormwater Utility boundary adjustment UPDATE
To assure compliance with Federal and State stormwater requirements as specified in the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II (NPDES II) regulations, the Board of County Commissioners voted to update Chelan County’s Surface and Stormwater Management Utility service area as outlined in the Chelan County Code Chapter 4.10.
Resolution 2014-32 Amending Resolution 2012-120
Attached is Resolution 2014-32 Amending Resolution 2012-120, regulating snowmobile use on Chelan County roads. The resolution opens certain county roads to snowmobile traffic between November 15, 2014 and March 15, 2014 and lists the allowable roads.