The present Federal Law establishes legal basis for carrying out land use planning for the purpose of ensuring rational use of land and its protection, creation of favourable environment and improvement of landscape. The Federal Law consists of 6 Chapters that contain 27 Articles. Chapter 1 (arts. 1-4) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (arts. 5-8) regards state regulation of carrying out land use planning. Chapter 3 (arts. 9-18) regards carrying out land use planning. Chapter 4 (arts. 19-2