Review Wenatchee’s 2046 Plan Update

Members who build, design, or support residential development in the Wenatchee Urban Area are encouraged to review a new set of draft planning and development documents.

The City of Wenatchee and Chelan County are seeking public input on proposed amendments covering:

• The 2026–2046 Wenatchee Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, including updated goals, policies and maps and a minor urban growth boundary adjustment
• The City of Wenatchee Capital Facilities Plan
• Title 10 zoning provisions related to parking, supportive housing, homeless shelters, definitions and other development regulations
• Title 11 Unit Lot Subdivision standards
• Residential Design Guidelines addressing building materials, ground-floor uses on pedestrian-oriented streets, applicability and character-area boundaries

These proposals could shape future land use and residential development standards in the Wenatchee Urban Area. Members should review the materials and share relevant questions, concerns, or recommendations as early as possible.

The state-required notice period ends October 11, 2026. Comments will continue to be accepted through the public hearing process.

Submit comments by email to mparsons@wenatcheewa.gov or mail them to:

Planning Division
Attn: 2026 Comprehensive Plan
City of Wenatchee
P.O. Box 519
Wenatchee, WA 98807

The Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 14 at 5:30 p.m. The Wenatchee City Council will hold a second hearing on November 19 at 5:15 p.m. Both hearings will take place in the Council Chambers at Wenatchee City Hall, 301 Yakima St., Wenatchee.

For help accessing the materials, including assistance for those without internet access, call 509-888-3253.

Related Links: Comprehensive Plan 2046 project page; Draft Comprehensive Plan; Draft Appendices; Draft zoning, subdivision and design amendments; 2027–2032 Capital Facilities Plan