Zoning Richmond Virginia

[Elizabeth O.]

I own a duplex zoned R-6 with a parcel square footage of 7973.5 on 0.183 acres.  The property next door is owned by an investor, a single family but also zoned R-6 with 7968.5 sqft on 0.183 acres.  I was wanting to see my options for rezoning and putting up a larger multifamily building on both lots.  Our properties back to a church and there are other apartment complexes on the street and surrounding area.  I'm going to start with pulling zoning requirements and calling the city but wanted to reach out here to see if anyone had any advice or had done the same thing. 

I wanted to know if it's even possible before I reach out to the other investor.

Thanks so much.