' |9 V( z* S( ]0 K7 j# N ; a6 K2 m: h4 }+ @# [# k2 NMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only. ( Z% L% e4 t1 P$ X2 Q4 q. D' I- R3 N8 R, }6 s6 b9 M
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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.