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Chelan County Community Development

The Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the following programs and activities: International building, residential, mechanical, fire, and the uniform plumbing codes; FEMA flood protection requirements; Washington State Energy Code; and ADA & Washington State Barrier Free Design Requirements; Short Term Rentals. Activities include permit application intakes, plan reviews, permit issuance, and field inspections during construction.

The Department is the lead agency responsible for long range comprehensive planning. This includes revised zoning, permit procedures, development standards and the subdivision codes as implementing regulations for the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan and development regulations are revised and updated on an annual basis.

Posted: 01/21/2015 02:38 PM
Last Updated: 02/08/2024 02:00 PM

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