Community Development

Current Planning

The Current Planning Division is responsible for the administration and regulation of land development, comprehensive land use planning and environmental services and the processing of land use permits by applying current Chelan County Codes, the Shoreline Master Program, county-adopted city codes for the Urban Growth Areas of Wenatchee, Cashmere, Chelan, Entiat and Leavenworth and other Washington state and federal laws.

The division provides assistance to the public on questions regarding land development, subdivision, land use and zoning, environmental applications and shoreline development. it also provides technical support on a wide array of community development issues to the Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner, the Board of County Commissioners and other agencies.


Current Planning Projects & Applications

Mission Ridge Master Planned Resort

Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, located outside Wenatchee on the eastern side of the Cascade Range, proposes expanding its resort and creating a Master Planned Resort Overlay District to enhance existing services for year-round outdoor recreation.
 

Mission Ridge DEIS Comments

Documents and Presentations

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 12
    Sep 2026
    10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

    Cashmere Airport Day

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    Come for the food, the fun and the airplanes! A casual day to explore your local county airport.

    Cashmere Airport
  • 10
    Sep 2026
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Chelan County Fair 2026

    Posted by: Chelan County Expo Center

    The Chelan County Fair exists to provide a family event reflecting the past, showcasing current accomplishments and looking to the future of the county's best resources - its youth, agriculture and communities.

    Chelan County Expo Center
  • 05
    Sep 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Sept. 5, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

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

    Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 18
    Aug 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
    Aug 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