Community Development

Shoreline Master Program

Chelan County and its Cities developed and adopted Shoreline Master Programs (SMPs) in 1975 for the purpose of “focusing comprehensive, coordinated planning attention at the critical land-water interface”. That SMP was developed over 40 years ago and since then much has changed along Chelan County shorelines. In addition, knowledge of best development and conservation practices has evolved. There have also been changes in State laws and rules. This SMP has been prepared to meet the requirements of the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58), the implementing State rules codified as Chapter 173-26 and Chapter 173- 27 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) “State Master Program Approval/Amendment Procedures and Master Program Guidelines” that were revised in 2011, and other applicable local, state, and federal laws. The SMP is developed locally, but must meet the Shoreline Management Act and implementing State rules, and is subject to approval by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) before it can be implemented. 

The Board of Commissioners passed the periodic update to the Chelan County Shoreline Master Plan on June 8, 2021.  It went into effect on Sept. 30, 2021.

Archive:

Shoreline Master Program Code with Appendices

SMP User Guide January 2022

Posted: 02/20/2015 11:22 AM
Last Updated: 02/19/2026 07:52 AM

Chelan County Calendar

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  • 12
    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
  • 07
    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
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    Aug 2026
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    Election Day

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    Aug 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - August 1, 2026

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    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Aug. 1

    Moderate Risk Waste Facility
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    Jul 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

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