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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. * m" Z2 Q5 d; {) _6 p/ |( Z ( B* R, k* j- [ O2 Z# x( j' l/ WGarage is not considered living space, because:& c6 a: @- @0 P. c/ R1 W
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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.