The City Council voted unanimously for zoning code changes that city officials said would curb drug overdoses, panhandling and loitering caused by people living in hotels. Critics said the move will harm hotel owners and people who don’t have a permanent residence.

Rock Hill’s mayor says they’re having a problem that city leaders can’t ignore, and a new policy aimed at preventing people from living in hotels just took a step forward.

A series of rules changes by the Rock Hill City Council could restrict homeless people from staying at local hotels. Crime incidents prompted the debate.