Code Enforcement ensures that violations of the Wenatchee City Code affecting the health, safety and welfare of the community are brought into compliance by the responsible party.

To submit a code violation, please use the Report an Issue online system.

Public nuisances include inoperable/junk vehicles, debris, rubbish, garbage, overgrown vegetation, etc. on private and public land. Vegetation and landscaping are part of what makes Wenatchee a beautiful place. The vegetation brochures have been provided to all City of Wenatchee property owners to encourage voluntary compliance by outlining code requirements. Click here to get a copy.

Thank you to everyone for taking pride in keeping Wenatchee nuisance free and looking great! 

Zoning Code (WCC Title 10)

Zoning violations commonly concern permitted, conditional and accessory uses, accessory structures, setbacks, required off-street parking, fencing and signs.

Substandard Housing (WCC.2.04)

Substandard housing includes housing that does not meet minimum health and safety standards such as lack of water, smoke alarms, power or sewer, has broken windows, faulty weather protection, etc. Resources related to substandard housing:

• Northwest Justice: Landlord/tenant rights publications
• Access Washington: Landlord and Tenant Rights Chapter 59.18

Through partnerships, we are able to target important issues in our community including low-income housing, ending homelessness, community and economic development and improving neighborhood environments.

Questions? Contact Community Development at (509) 888-3258.

The Code Enforcement Board is a five-member citizen volunteer board that serves in an advisory capacity to the Wenatchee City Council. The primary functions of the Board are to:

Hear code compliance cases presented by the Code Compliance Officers. Cases can range from building without a permit, rubbish and garbage, fire dangers as well as many other zoning, building, and planning issues within the city.

• Reviews cases and appeals, and renders decisions regarding code violations.
• Conduct hearings on civil violations of specified Wenatchee ordinances and sections of the Wenatchee City code.
• Determine whether the City has established by a preponderance of the evidence that a civil violation of the specified Wenatchee ordinance or section of the City code has occurred.
• Assess monetary penalties when appropriate.
• Adopt rules of procedure for the conduct hearings.
• Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, Mayor and staff relating to code enforcement and civil violations when requested.

MEETINGS

Code Compliance Board regular meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at Wenatchee City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Yakima Street. Meetings begin at 5:30 PM and generally last between one and two hours. Meetings and agenda packets are contained on the City Calendar page on the city’s website.

BOARD MEMBERS

Members of the board are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. They do not receive compensation for their services and serve two-year terms. All members of the board must be residents of the City of Wenatchee, both at the time of their appointment and for the full term of their appointment.

2024 Code Enforcement Board Members:

TO APPLY:

For consideration of appointment to the Board, individuals must complete an application form and submit it to the City Clerk. Persons interested in serving on the Board are encouraged to attend a meeting and find out more about the Board prior to completing an application. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Questions? Contact the Code Enforcement Department at (509) 888-3270.

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