General Info

Chelan County Community Development is a county government department, responsible for the planning, development and implementation of community safety and improvement services. Located in Wenatchee, Wash., the department operates through for service divisions, such as the building, current planning and administration, fire safety and long range planning divisions. Its building division is responsible for building and structural compliance with county ordinances and offers various state and federal law services, including plan review, site and building inspection and grading and drainage. Chelan County Community Development s fire safety division is responsible for fire protection through enforcement of fire codes, ordinances, site inspections, arson investigation and fire safety education programs. Its long range planning office maintains the county comprehensive plan, land use related ordinances, mapping and monitors the change in population, economic and other activity within Chelan County.