Building & Planning Department

COVID 19, Construction Update

Due to the Coronavirus or COVID 19, the Planning and Building department is following the Governor’s order and will provide essential services related to public health and safety only. New construction land use and other building permit issuance and inspections will not be performed while the “Stay at Home, Stay Safe” order is in effect. We will be performing public health and safety inspections and building permit issuance for those businesses and services that the Governor has declared essential. If you are unsure if your project is essential, please see the Governor’s Stay Home Stay Safe order at https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-stay-home-stay-healthy%C2%A0order or you may contact us at (509) 682-8017. During this time, staff will be telecommuting, except to provide essential services for public health and safety. It may take us a bit longer to return phone calls and emails until the Governor’s order is lifted. People coming to Chelan County to avoid COVID-19 emergency directives and recommendations in other communities have the potential to negatively impact the public health, safety, and welfare in Chelan County and are also disregarding Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 by not staying home. As such, we are trying to be proactive in protecting our citizens and seek your help in this effort. Please follow the Governor’s order and stay at your primary residence. We are accepting land use and building permit applications by email only. Please email application materials to [email protected] The application fees must be submitted online at www.cityofchelan.us “Pay Your Bill Online” on the main webpage. Please select “Building Permit” under Payment Type. You will need a permit number to make payment. We will reply to your application submittal email with the permit number and amount. Please feel free to contact us by phone (509) 682-8017 or email (list of email address are online at www.cityofchelan.us). Stay Home Stay Safe! Read more

The City of Chelan Planning and Building Department is accepting building permit applications and current planning land use applications by email only during the Governor’s Stay Home Stay Safer Order. Please email completed application forms and all required information to: [email protected] For more information, please call (509) 682-8017.

MISSION STATEMENT

Provide exceptional customer service to the citizens of the City of Chelan relating to land use planning, building construction, fire & life safety issues, by providing the technical and professional assistance to meet the needs of the citizens and the development community.

Building inspection requests require 24 hour advance notice.

You can discuss your project with a building plans reviewer during regular business hours. Appointments are not required. For questions, contact us at (509) 682-8017. Permit applications are accepted between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday thru Thursday. Closed on Friday, but will be performing inspections with 24 hours notice.

General Building Fees

State Building Code Amendments

International Building Codes

Shoreline Information

International Wildland Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)
See City IWUIC amendments

Building Department

Reviews construction plans, facilitates permit issuance, and conducts inspections to ensure safe, healthy, and attractive property improvements in compliance with codes, policies, guidelines and standards.

Planning Department

Reviews all land use development applications and land use policy items. The development application review process involves an environmental review and an assessment of a project's consistency and compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Code, and other city regulations. New land use policies are also prepared by planning staff for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.

Building & Planning Staff

Information on Building and Planning Department staff and contact info.

Comprehensive Plan

Current Comprehensive Plan

Current Projects

Current land use applications and comprehensive plan projects.

Code Enforcement

Services to maintain health and safety, and to ensure implementation of the City's zoning and other regulations. Violations that affect public safety are given the highest priority.

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