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New fee schedule goes into effect Aug. 1 at Community Development

New fee schedule goes into effect Aug. 1 at Community Development

A new fee schedule for land use permit applications goes into effect on Aug. 1. Read more to see the new fee schedule.

Posted: July 17, 2025

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Comprehensive Plan surveys

Comprehensive Plan surveys

Comprehensive Plan update opens up opportunities for your input!

Posted: June 25, 2025

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Commissioners considering building, planning fee schedule adjustment

Commissioners considering building, planning fee schedule adjustment

The Board of County Commissioners continued a public hearing on the new proposed building and planning fees to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17.

Posted: June 09, 2025

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County kicks off community meetings on Comprehensive Plan Update

County kicks off community meetings on Comprehensive Plan Update

Chelan County kicked off the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update with a series of three public meetings in May. Chelan County Community Development, which is leading the comprehensive plan update, anticipates a second set of public open house events or meetings following the release of the Comprehensive Plan in 2026.

Posted: May 29, 2025

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Join us in May to learn about comprehensive planning process

Join us in May to learn about comprehensive planning process

We want to know your vision of the future of Chelan County. Join us for one of three open house events, to be held May 19-21, to learn about the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan, which is being updated now.

Posted: May 01, 2025

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Annual call for proposed map amendments to Comp Plan

Annual call for proposed map amendments to Comp Plan

Community Development is accepting proposed map amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan for 2025 processing. Proposed map amendments are due to the department by 5 p.m. on Feb. 28.

Posted: January 29, 2025

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BOCC to take comment on updates to short-term rental code

BOCC to take comment on updates to short-term rental code

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on Jan. 14 to take comments on proposed updates to Chelan County’s short-term rental code. The public hearing will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Confluence Technology Center.

Posted: January 10, 2025

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Planning Commission seeks 1 new member; apply by Jan. 15

Planning Commission seeks 1 new member; apply by Jan. 15

Chelan County seeks people interested in filling an unexpired term on the county’s Planning Commission, a voluntary board that makes recommendations on long-range planning matters and development regulations to the Board of County Commissioners. Applications are due by Jan. 15.

Posted: January 08, 2025

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Public invited to comment on short-term rental code

Public invited to comment on short-term rental code

The Chelan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 13 to take comments on proposed updates to the county’s short-term rental code. Written comments are being taken now. Read more for details on how to comment.

Posted: October 24, 2024

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Community Development Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 27
    Aug 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - August 27, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 24
    Sep 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - September 24, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 22
    Oct 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - October 22, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.