The Development Services Department is governed by the city of Dallas. It reviews, approves and inspects plans and policies for the development of infrastructure. The department s current planning division is responsible for the review and processing of use termination cases, zoning requests and variances, and subdivision and platting issues. It also offers development code amendment and annexation services. The Development Services Department is also engaged in the notification of public hearings. The department maintains a long range planning division that is responsible for the protection, conservation and maintenance of historical buildings. It administers real estate properties owned by the government of the City of Dallas.