Building & Planning Department

The Planning Department has completed the process of updating the 2017 Comprehensive Plan.

2017 Comprehensive Plan Updated Map

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

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.

Building & Planning Department

Code Update

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