
Medford Moves to Restrict Large Data Centers as Southern Oregon Weighs Water, Power and Land Demands
News ClipGrants Pass Tribune·Medford, Jackson County, OR·10/4/2026
Medford is preparing land-use restrictions for large data centers that could occupy 50 to 150 acres. The proposed rules are part of a broader Southern Oregon discussion about data centers' demands on water, power and land.
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Medford is preparing land-use restrictions for large data centers that could occupy 50 to 150 acres, opening a regional discussion about how major technology