BRENTWOOD—There may be a new law that will limit the square-footage of new or remodeled homes. The reason for this law is that many residents are unhappy because they feel that the newer homes that are being built, are so huge that it spoils the looks of their single-family neighborhood.

Brentwood is not the only city that welcomes this plan. Other cities in California feel the same way — these huge new homes not only make the neighborhood look less family oriented, but it often blocks the sun from entering their home which gives it less light.

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City planning officials say the proposed law would affect a majority of Brentwood Park residents and those who live between Sunset and San Vicente Boulevard on the north and south, and between South Canyon View Drive on east and South Rockingham Avenue and 26^th Street on the west. Officials are preparing an additional zone change to address residents’ concerns about limits on development.

There are examples where homeowners in the West Los Angeles areas tore down an average size home to rebuild a huge size resident house. These types of re-building of homes in an area where there are smaller homes are making many of the neighbors extremely unhappy. Neighborhood activists say the expansion of two-story houses does not fit in with an area known for its soaring trees and cabin-like homes.

Many people see this issue as another proposed law that will do little to stem the spread of these mega sized homes. One resident in the west area said that he is not interested that everyone should have a quaint little bungalow, but he just wants those who want to rebuild their home or to renovate to do so in a way that’s respectful of the neighborhood.