Rezoning to multiple-family homes

[Nathan Kalai]

I am very new to real estate and recently purchased a 1950 home on 3/4 acre lot with the intention of remodeling. This property is located at Novi, Michigan on the side entrance (corner) of a very good sub-division. I contacted few of the builders for remodeling, most of them suggested to tear and construct a new home. Couple of them suggested to apply for rezoning since the sub-division condo's are  located on the right side and as on the back of the lot.

Could you please help me understand the process and how complicated to make it happen.

thanks.