Landscaping Rules in Chelan County, WA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Chelan County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Chelan County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Native Plants
Chelan County's planned unit development standards, at Chelan County Code § 11.76.090(7), push native, drought-tolerant landscaping over lawns in every PUD's common open space. The rule favors informal, naturalized plantings that still buffer incompatible land uses, especially at the county's rural PUD sites.
Native Landscaping in Chelan County PUDs
Light RestrictionsChelan County Code § 11.76.090(7)
Landscaping and/or Native Vegetation. It is the intent of this section to maintain and encourage landscaping design, innovation, and flexibility. The arrangement of plantings in conjunction with other landscape elements will vary according to the requirements of each project. Less formal grouping of materials, especially in rural areas, is encouraged to accomplish a more naturalized appearance ...
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