The City of Berkeley Planning and Development assists with adopted plans and ordinances, pending projects, plan check requirements and schedules and pending projects. Its Land Use Planning section is responsible for preparing long-range policy plans for future development, including general and area plans. It also manages regulations of proposed development projects under zoning and subdivision ordinances. The department has a planning commission that oversees and reviews the planning processes and issues. The City of Berkeley Planning and Development supports a permit service center that provides customer service to those seeking building permits and zoning information. In addition, it maintains a toxic management division that ensures the safe management of toxic substances. The department is located in Berkeley, Calif.