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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only.8 g; b% y4 d$ Y2 e0 t' e# [! h
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2) No one lives there7 K% a/ Y: O3 G1 T) p
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I have seen people converting a front attached garage to a family room. In that case, it is considered part of the floor area by the city.