& B" ?7 Q9 y- [3 z8 j / k$ N1 `, A7 A$ \: y4 w! F9 JMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only.3 x( w) C: i! h. k5 W- I- a& l$ W
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Garage is not considered living space, because:; P) `1 m& C1 u& Y" H5 p6 O
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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.