Commissioners debate restrictions on data centers in Exclusive Farm Use land

Aug 20, 2026

Planning staff warned that broadly banning data centers on EFU land could unintentionally block legitimate uses and that any restriction would trigger public notice and Planning Commission review; the Board asked staff to continue researching environmental impacts and took no formal action.

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The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners discussed a possible ordinance to limit data centers on Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) land during its Aug. 20 session, with the Board describing the measure as precautionary.

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