Outdoor Cooking in Medford, OR (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Medford, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Medford exempts BBQs and smokers used per the manufacturer's instructions from its 'fire capable of spreading' definition, so a properly used backyard smoker escapes the City's extreme-fire-danger and red-flag burn bans under Section 5.751.
Medford Backyard Smoker and BBQ Fire Rules
Light RestrictionsMedford Code § 5.751(1)(b)(i)
"Fire capable of spreading": ... Does not include: (i) Use of appliances for cooking such as BBQs and smokers when used according to the manufacturer's instructions; and (ii) Fires for pleasure or ceremony using liquified fuels such as propane and butane in an appliance intended for fire and used according to the manufacturer's instructions.