Home Business in Chelan County, WA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Chelan County, Washington.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
In unincorporated Chelan County, home occupations may use no more than 25% of a dwelling's floor area, must stay secondary to the home's residential use, and can employ only one person from outside the resident family. Community Development enforces these standards under Chelan County Code § 11.88.230 as part of the zoning code's accessory-use rules.
Chelan County Home Occupation Standards
Some RestrictionsChelan County Code § 11.88.230
The following minimum conditions shall apply to home occupations: (1) Not over twenty-five percent of the entire floor area of the dwelling is to be used for the home occupation. (2) The home occupation is to be secondary to the main use of the dwelling as a residence. (3) Not more than one person outside the resident family shall be employed in the home occupation. ... (6) There shall be no ex...
Signage Rules
In the Peshastin Urban Growth Area of unincorporated Chelan County, Code § 11.22.040(2)(E) limits signage in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential zones to neighborhood or subdivision signs, residential signs, and signs tied to a permitted home occupation, conditional use permit or nonconforming use. A home-based business cannot put up a general commercial sign; only signage connected to its home occupation approval qualifies, and it must still meet Chapter 11.92's sign standards.
Home Occupation Sign Limits in Peshastin, Chelan County
Some RestrictionsChelan County Code § 11.22.040(2)(E)
Within the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones, only neighborhood/subdivision signs, residential signs and signs associated with permitted home occupations, conditional use permits and nonconforming uses are permitted, as defined and regulated by Chapter 11.92.
Home Daycare
Unincorporated Chelan County allows in-home daycare for up to twelve children under Chelan County Code § 11.88.240, covering children age twelve or under for stays longer than four but less than twenty-four hours, provided the facility holds all required state and local licenses.
Chelan County In-Home Daycare Zoning Rule
Some RestrictionsChelan County Code § 11.88.240
In-home daycare shall meet the following criteria: (1) Care, supervision and guidance is provided for a child or group of children up to twelve years of age or under for a period of greater than four hours, but less than twenty-four hours per day where the facility meets all state and local licensing requirements. (2) The daycare shall be for the care of twelve or fewer children.
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