They included encouraging the provision of rooftop gardens; ensuring rooftop gardens are integrated in the overall design of buildings, supporting a green building appearance and enhancing the presentation and visual amenity of rooftops and the skyline. As part of the current review of the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme, Cr Sanderson hoped the council would consider a similar amendment as well as the option to facilitate rooftop restaurants. He said the Fraser Coast was experiencing an “exciting” growth period and amending the local planning scheme to encourage such development would boost the region’s level of innovation. “We should always be looking for new and innovative ways to improve the lifestyle and liveability of the region,” he said.