The Fredericksburg City Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve amendments its zoning ordinances regarding short-term rentals.

The vote changes the criteria for special exceptions, adds consideration of schools for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and removes the requirement to post an outward facing physical permit, all effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Linda McDonald, who has owned three historic properties in Fredericksburg, supported the special exception density criteria change from 75% to 50%, a...