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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. : x `2 T$ g |! P 0 A6 @1 I% q4 G! v7 tGarage is not considered living space, because: R- C/ H- \ T# Z
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& h, T- \$ C8 `. `0 _( rI 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.