American Planning Association Exam AICP Topic 7 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam

Question #: 88
Topic #: 7

Scenario

You are a planner in a community with a new sign ordinance that prohibits banners from being strung across the road. The ordinance was adopted in response to several unattractive advertising banners that had frequently been strung across local roads and often become entangled with electrical wires. On your way to work one morning, you see that a community group has strung a banner across the main street that advertises an upcoming charity event that will generate thousands of dollars for needy families. You know that the money is greatly needed and that local officials and residents support the event. What might be your first reaction?

ASee the solution below
Whatever your sympathies, you do not have the luxury of ignoring the banner. Ignoring the banner because it is for a cause that you personally support and because you personally argue that it is more important for outcomes to be fair than for processes to be fair.

BSee the solution below
Whatever your sympathies, you do not have the luxury of ignoring the banner. Ignoring the banner because it is for a cause that you personally support and because you personally argue that it is more important for outcomes to be fair than for processes to be fair, is an option because a planner must obey regulations.

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Whatever your sympathies, you do not have the luxury of ignoring the banner. Ignoring the banner because it is for a cause that you personally support and because you personally argue that it is more important for outcomes to be fair than for processes to be fair, is NOT an option because a planner must obey regulations.

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by Kizzy at Sep 18, 2024, 03:58 AM

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Mel

2 months ago

I agree, rules are rules, even if it's for a charity event.

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Cristy

2 months ago

I know the event is for a good cause, but the rules are the rules. As much as it sucks, the planner can't just ignore them, even if they want to. Guess the community will have to find another way to raise those funds, like a bake sale or something.

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I mean, come on, the banner is for a good cause! Screw the regulations, let's just turn a blind eye and let the event happen. The poor families need that money more than the town needs a pretty street, am I right?

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Ammie

2 months ago

But think about the families who will benefit from the charity event, they really need the help.

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Caitlin

2 months ago

We can't just ignore the regulations, they are there for a reason.

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