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G. "G"Terms "Garage"means an accessory building constructed of at least three walls, designed or used for the shelter or storage of vehicles owned or operated by the occupants of the principal building. "Garage,private attached"means a portion of the principal building which is attached by a common wall or substantial roof structure to the principal dwelling designed or used for the storage or shelter of vehicles owned or operated by the occupants of the principal building. "Geologically hazardous areas"means areas susceptible to erosion, landslide, seismically induced soil failure, or other geological events. "Geologist"means a person who is licensed in the state of Washington under the provisions of Chapter 18.220 RCW and Chapter 308-15 WAC, and who has at least one year of practical experience in the Pacific Northwest. "Government administrative offices"means offices for federal, state, county, city or other governmental, public utility, school district, or quasi-public agencies where staff of such agencies are employed in the administration of government or public services. This term does not include correctional facilities,utility facilities, equipment storage or parking, schools, fire stations, community centers, parks, or other public or quasi-public service uses specifically listed in this title. "Grade"means the elevation of a lot prior to development. "Grade, finished"means the elevation of a lot after completion of development. "Grading"means any excavating, filling, or clearing of land or any combination thereof. "Green Roof'means an engineered roofing system that allows for the propagation of rooftop vegetation and while maintaining the integrity of the underlying roof structure and membrane. "Gross floor area"means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the floors of a building or buildings,measured from exterior faces of exterior walls, and from the centerline of common walls. 1. Gross floor area includes: basement space, elevator shafts and stairwell at each floor, mechanical equipment rooms or attic spaces with headroom of seven feet, six inches or more, penthouse floors, interior balconies and mezzanines, and enclosed porches. 2. Gross floor area shall not include: accessory water tanks and cooling towers, mechanical equipment rooms or attic spaces with headroom of less than seven feet, six inches, exterior steps or stairs, terraces,breezeways, and open spaces. "Ground sign"means a freestanding sign that is five feet or less in height. "Group home": 7