Community Development

Comprehensive Plan Update

Comprehensive Plan Update

What's Up Next?

Posted Oct. 14, 2026: We have posted the most recent draft update of the Chelan County 2026-2046 Comprehensive Plan and its appendices. All documents are posted on this website under "For Your Review." The documents also include the draft Malaga UGA plan and the draft Stehekin Community Plan.

Written comments on the plan are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. Email them to CD.Comment@co.chelan.wa.us.

On Oct. 14, commissioners took comments on the proposed Malaga UGA, the draft Stehekin Community Plan and the Climate Resiliency Assessment. Commissioners continued the hearing to 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 10. In addition, a public hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Nov. 10 to gather comments on the Transportation Element of the comp plan as well as citizen-initiated map amendment proposals to the comp plan.

 

Comprehensive Plan Update

The Comprehensive Plan is Chelan County’s 20-year guiding document for managing growth and shaping the County’s future through 2046. It outlines the vision, goals and policies that will help us address critical issues, from housing and transportation to economic development and public services. This plan is a requirement under the state’s Growth Management Act, and the next review and update must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026.

Chelan County is responsible for planning for all unincorporated parts of the county, including land within the urban growth areas. The City of Chelan will be participating in some parts of the County process, although each incorporated city in Chelan County (including Chelan, Wenatchee, Entiat, Cashmere and Leavenworth) is responsible for updating its own comprehensive plans. 

 

Learn More

  • Go to Washington Department of Commerce update home page for more information about the Comprehensive Plan Update process.
  • To follow along in the process, monitor our Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • We will also post updates to our county e-newsletter.
  • Have comments or questions? Email us!

 

Timeline

 

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 05
    Dec 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Dec. 5, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Dec. 5

    Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 24
    Nov 2026
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

    Public Meeting: Certify Election

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 24
    Nov 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 18
    Nov 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 12
    Nov 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office