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.
 

 

 

 

Posted: 01/30/2015 02:10 PM
Last Updated: 10/17/2025 11:25 AM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 19
    Nov 2025
    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
  • 13
    Nov 2025
    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 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 November 12, 2025

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 11
    Nov 2025
    12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Veterans Day BBQ

    Posted by: Veterans Program

    The Public and Veterans are invited to the annual Veterans Day BBQ!

    Pybus Public Market, Events Center
  • 07
    Nov 2025
    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