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Medford Begins Writing Rules For Massive Data Centers

Medford City Council and Planning Commission members discuss possible regulations for large data centers during a joint study session Sept. 30. Photo courtesy City of Medford meeting video.

Medford officials have directed city staff to begin drafting land-use regulations aimed at restricting massive data centers while preserving smaller facilities already serving local businesses.

The direction followed a Sept. 30 joint study session involving the Medford City Council and Planning Commission. The two bodies reached a…