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Administrative Interpretations, Decisions & Policies

Interpretations and policies related to the Chelan County building codes can be found below. These interpretations are put in place to provide clarity and consistency from our staff regarding specific codes and regions. 

 

Interpretation No. 2021-002 - Requirements before land development activities in/near Yodelin development avalanche geoological hazard zone (PDF)

LaChappelle report (PDF)
Yodelin report maps (PDF)
Resolution 79-22 (PDF)
Historical news article (PDF)
LaChappelle Bio (PDF)

Intepretation No. 2021-001 - Accessory Structure and Dwelling Unit Code Interpretation for code application (PDF)

Interpretation No. 2020-003 - Stairs waterward of the OHWM in Lake Chelan  (PDF)

Interpretation No. 2020-002 - Review Process for Trails, Ramps, and Stairs within Shoreline  (PDF)

Interpretation No. 2020-001 - Table 5.14a Dimensional/Construction Standards for Docks  (PDF)

Interpretation No. 2019-005 - Buffer Modification Tools  (PDF)

Interpretation No. 2019-004 - Federal Projects and Land  (PDF)

Interpretation No. 2019-003 - Use of Appendix G of the Shoreline Master Program  (PDF)

Interpretation No. 2019-002 - Common Line Measurement  (PDF)

Interpretation No. 2019-001 - Repair of Nonconforming Structures  (PDF)

 

Posted: 10/17/2025 11:41 AM
Last Updated: 10/21/2025 08:41 AM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 10
    Dec 2025
    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 December 10, 2025

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 06
    Dec 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Dec. 6, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Dec. 6.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility