El Paso city officials are examining regulations that could restrict where and how data centers are built within city limits, according to the El Paso Times. The discussion reflects growing interest among municipalities in asserting control over data center development before large projects are announced rather than after. No specific ordinance has been passed, but the review signals that El Paso may join a widening list of localities, including communities in Michigan and Rowan County, North Carolina, that have imposed moratoriums or restrictions. Stakeholders in the local commercial real estate and utility sectors are expected to weigh in during the regulatory process.