Determination of marine spatial planning in the urban planning system of the Russian Federation

Introduction. Russia’s sovereignty extends to significant areas of the sea, and a fairly large number of economic activities that are formed in marine areas need spatial planning and legal regulation. The research methodology is based on spatial and regulatory approaches. The paper presents the methodology and structure of the marine integrated plan, proposes a system of interrelated territorial and marine planning documents, and examines the principles of development of coastal territories and coastal waters of the seas as interrelated planning objects. The use of urban planning methods and approaches of territorial planning is proposed to differentiate the marine area by functional use for various subjects of marine activity. Territorial and marine spatial planning unites coastal waters and coastal territories into a single management object. This provision is considered on the example of the coastal regions, for the integrated development of which it is necessary to develop comprehensive marine plans.

Materials and methods. The paper analyzes domestic research and international practice in the field of marine spatial planning, compares the tools of marine and territorial planning, and the implementation options for marine spatial planning tools.

Results. The structure of marine spatial planning documents, the content of marine integrated plans and their relationship to territorial planning documents are substantiated and proposed.

Conclusions. The implementation of marine spatial planning at the national and regional levels will further strengthen the country’s position in the new geopolitical developments in the development of the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic seas. Marine spatial planning is also of great importance for eliminating cross-sectoral inconsistencies between the subjects of marine activities and authorized control bodies.

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