+ a5 Y/ N9 g1 v8 a* O6 e" B! y+ ~0 xMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only. ( C& g" Y# N" W6 o$ y7 N0 o# N6 ^9 i$ V/ B+ e9 s* y
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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.