R-8 Zoning Multifamily?

[Tony Vicente]

I'm looking at a home that's zoned "R8", contains a single family home that I'd like to convert to multi-family.

R8 includes both single family and multi-family. Does that mean I'm all set and can break it up in to separate units, or do I need to get a permit or rezone or other things?

Also, if I do need to request it, is there a risk that it would get rejected for reasons other than the place being unfit for it? Like if the neighborhood already has too many MFH, then they stop allowing it?