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Klickitat County laws
The official county code, the Board of County Commissioners’s meeting agendas, and recent ordinances and resolutions, in plain language where a summary has been written. Every item links to its official source.
Compiled October 25, 2026 · links last checked October 25, 2026
County laws change often
County laws change often, and this page may not show the latest changes. The county’s official sources linked here are the authority; this page is a plain-language guide to help you find them, not legal advice and not an official county or government site.
Recent ordinances and resolutions
An ordinance is a local law. A resolution is a formal decision or statement that is usually not a permanent law. Items are listed newest first, and the list is a sample of recent items, not every action the county has taken.
Recreational parks review and approval (Klickitat County Code Title 22)
Plain-language summary
The Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that revises Ordinance No. 011188 and amends Klickitat County Code Title 22 on the review and approval of recreational parks. Its stated purposes include correcting the binding site plan approval process and allowing the 60-day maximum stay to be extended or waived at sites that meet health and safety criteria. The Board held a public hearing on September 22, 2026 and voted 3–0 to adopt it.
Official source: Klickitat County Document Center (opens in a new tab)