What you would presumably do is find land, buy it, ask for a construction permit, hire an architect to make plans and hire a builder (the developer) for the construction.

Also, you may need to check regarding any permits you may need.

@Alaas Amour check with city building/rental dept to see if any outstanding permits.

@Fahima Hilal an architect usually only outlines mechanicals, plumbing & electrical on their blueprints.Your contracts should be creating appropriate drawings showing where their stuff would go and submit to city with their permit application.

Regulations include NIMBYism, slow permitting, over permitting, zoning that has not been brought to current demands, etc.

If you're unsure when you'll be moving, a ski-lease or mid-term lease might be an option.Truckee (City) has regulations on short-term rentals and a waiting list for permits.

This City required individual lot grading plans, signed & sealed by an engineer, for each building permit.

I invest in Philadelphia and nine years ago I was able to complete a two story 1200 SF rowhomes rehab for $50,000 with no shortcuts, fully permitted etc.

It won't impact the rental side but will cause issues on the rehab progress and permit nonsense instructed by the city. 

This would be a flat fee payment for the use of their license for permitting SFH.