This research was conducted to find out the role of local governments in controlling
the utilization of space for tourism activities in Badung Regency. Control of space
utilization is an activity related to supervision and regulation of the implementation of
the plan as a follow-up to the preparation or the existence of a plan, so that the
utilization of space in accordance with the spatial plan. The analytical method used in
this study is normative legal research, where data is obtained from laws and
regulations related to spatial arrangements, books, journals, thesis, internet, and
interviews with sources. The conclusion of this study is the role of the Badung Regency
Regional Government in controlling the utilization of space for tourism activities
carried out based on four general provisions, namely general zoning provisions,
general licensing provisions, incentive and disincentive provisions, and the imposition
of sanctions.