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Utilization and finishing of basement and attic space, including dormer additions, which make productive use of the existing floor area, and which become part of an existing dwelling unit but are not used to create additional units, shall not be considered as additional stories for purposes of height limitations under the code. However, the number of living levels, exclusive of the basement, is not to exceed three levels in Type IV-A and IV-B buildings, and four levels in Type III-B and III-C buildings.
(Prior code § 78.1-28)