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Figure 1 Study Area
In each step application of a specific methodology is
possible (Barragán, 2003; Cicin-Sain and Knecht,
1998; Kay and Alder, 2005; Varghesea et al., 2008).
In Colombia was proposed a methodology to apply
ICZM concepts called COLMIZC (Acronyms in
Spanish). This method has been used for management
plans design of coastal areas of our country, based on
spatial analysis of the territory and in general
developing the above mentioned stages (Alonso et al.,
2003). On the other hand, the territorial land use plans
which are instruments in the territorial planning and
management, leads a descriptive analysis for
explaining the territory structure and its dynamics, as
well as situational analysis for facing a synthesis of
problems and options of territorial development
(Amler et al., 1999).
Present study methodology is based on description
of a secondary information analysis of conceptual
and methodological elements of territorial land use
plans, ICZM (documents/concepts/plans) and
regulations and policies. Derived from above
analysis the criteria to be incorporated into the
territorial land use plans are selected.
In order to generate a diagnosis of the key aspects to
consider in the territorial planning of the coastal
municipalities, the criteria were to define from the
elements of ICZM (IGAC, 1997a; IGAC, 1997b;
Becerra at al., 1998; Alonso et al., 2003, Varghese et
al., 2008).
For the selection of criteria, the methodology was
based on the review and analysis of bibliographic
information on the spatial planning and integrated
management.
According to the information analyzed, the criteria
were: 1) Overview: formulation, approval, validity,
review and updating, 2) Diagnosis of territory:
subsystems biophysical, social, economic, cultural and
institutional, 3) Zoning: Threats and ecological risks,
land use and land use conflicts, 4) prospective, biotic
physical landscape (fauna associated ecosystems),
land use, infrastructure (Alonso et al. 2003; Barragán,
2003; INVEMAR et al., 2006; INVEMAR et al., 2003;
Kay and Alder, 2005; Lacambra et al., 2003; López et
al., 2008; López et al., 2003; Olsen et al., 1999). 5)
Delimitation of the coastal area of municipalities,
taking into account that it is a strategic aspect at the