$ n- H% y2 L) |8 Q - S3 Q& O. A. W% B! ?. k+ vMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only.6 k$ _4 n; `8 |2 X% U/ [+ E1 r+ u) T5 |
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Garage is not considered living space, because:4 m! Z# Y) R; c+ H1 m
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2) No one lives there0 D2 \) x+ `0 G$ |
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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.