Grand Rapids MI area - Friendly muni's for building 2-4 unit?

[Steve Wilmers]

Good morning!

Does anyone have experience working with zoning boards of municipalities in the Grand Rapids area for building a 2-4 unit property?  I've been looking and city/township zoning maps, but most of what I am finding is available property is limited to building the traditional single family.

Two specific questions:

1. Has anyone built a 2-4 unit in the GR area recently?  If so, which municipality and how was the process?

2. With regards to building a 2-4 unit anywhere, has anyone been able to work with the municipality on the zoning to get the multi-family approved in a traditional single-family area, without it being a larger apartment complex?

Thanks in advance!

-Steve