Public Works

Development

Driveways/Access Permits

When is an Access/Driveway Permit required?

A permit is required for proposed access approaches onto any county road. If access to a Forest Service road or state highway is required, the applicant must contact the respective agency. A county permit is also required:

  1. When a property owner wishes to change an existing access location
  2. When a property owner wishes to add an access point (NOTE: this is subject to approval by the County Engineer)

Permit Application Process

 

Working in the County Right-of-Way

When is a ROW Permit required?
A right-of-way permit shall be applied for prior to ANY and ALL work being done in the County right-of-way.

  • Utility Companies, Associations, or "Groups" with a Franchise Agreements shall apply for ROW permits prior to doing ANY work in the County right-of-way.

Fees: When doing work in the County right-of-way, a "bond" (preferably a check that will be deposited into an Escrow account) shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. 

  1. For work within an asphalt surface, the bond amount is $40.00 per lineal foot,
  2. Work performed in the County right-of-way, but is not in the asphalt (e.g. gravel shoulder or dirt) the bond amount shall be $10 per lineal foot.

 

Agricultural Tourism Directional Signs

Chelan County Public Works authorizes agricultural tourism directional signs along County roads to promote trade and tourism related to agricultiral products produced or manufactured in Chelan County by eligible businesses, while enhancing safety and esthetics on County road through regulating the numbers, size, design and location of permitted signs.  Anyone wanting to have a sign wihthin the County right-of-way shall complete and submit an "Application for Directional Signs" permit.

 

Road Review for Land Use Development

Title 15 of Chelan County Code
Subdivisions/Plats & Conditional Use Permits

  1.  Development Process (contact Development Staff for more information)
  2.  Chelan County Road Standards
  3. Addressing

Variances

  1. Setbacks (Title 11)
  2.  Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement (contact Development Staff for more information)

 

Stormwater

Title 13 of Chelan County Code

Development causes significant changes in patterns of stormwater flow from land into surface waters. Water quality can be affected when runoff carries sediment or other pollutants into streams, wetlands, lakes, or groundwater. Stormwater management can help to reduce these effects. In 2010, the County adopted Chapter 13.16 Stormwater Management in Chelan County and Chapter 13. 18 Construction and Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Control Program. The County utilizes Department of Ecology’s Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington for guidance.

Posted: 10/02/2014 03:37 PM
Last Updated: 09/06/2022 04:45 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 08
    Apr 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Small Quantity Generator Collection Event

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Chelan County Public Works on April 8 will host a Small Quantity Generator collection event for small businesses looking to safely dispose of hazardous wastes. Participants MUST pre-register.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 03
    Apr 2024
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on April 3, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, meeting room No. 1
  • 27
    Mar 2024
    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Assessor's Office Community Meeting: Cashmere, South Wenatchee and Malaga

    Posted by: Chelan County Assessor

    Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius invites property owners and all interested parties to attend one of four community meetings scheduled this spring throughout the county.

    Wenatchee High School (new commons area)
  • 27
    Mar 2024
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - March 27, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 20
    Mar 2024
    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

    Connect with Chelan County: District 1 Meeting

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    The Chelan County team is coming to a community near you. In March commissioners and a variety of department directors will hold a series of community-led discussions in each of the three districts the commissioners represent.

    Wenatchee High School (new commons area)