Developing on owned land

[Bradley Scruggs]

Hi to all! 

I am in the military stationed in Rhode Island. I am hoping to develop some land out here that I own because it seems that there is not enough housing for military and people in general that is affordable. 

I have been running into issues with the planning and zoning department about doing a build. However, I see builders all day long putting huge multi family complexes up, why can't the little guy take a piece of the cake?

Does anyone have any advice on getting around or having the town sign off? At the end of the day I would love to put 4 duplexes on the property but would be happy even with just 2 duplexes, the numbers work all day long regardless of build size and being conservative. 

Thanks for reading!