Eugene Data Center Zoning

Eugene’s review of potential data-center development centers on the former Hyundai/Hynix campus at 1830 Willow Creek Circle, where the city determined that data centers are not permitted under the site’s E-1 Campus Employment zoning.

The question arose through a zone-verification request, prompting discussion of how the city code applies to facilities that are not expressly listed. Residents and environmental groups have raised concerns about electricity and water use, noise, pollution, and limited permanent employment, while calling for stronger protections and transparency. The local debate also includes proposals to clarify zoning rules and restrictions on city employees signing data-center nondisclosure agreements.