Discuss American Planning Association AICP Exam Topic 10 Question 63

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.

CSee 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 NOT an option because a planner must obey regulations.

Suggested Answer: C

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17 comments · newest first

Laurena 11 months ago

I wonder if they'll get fined for this...

Chaya 11 months ago

Totally agree, rules are rules, even for charity.

Emelda 11 months ago

Really? They think this will help needy families?

Annamae 11 months ago

But it's for a good cause! Can't we make an exception?

Chanel 12 months ago

It's against the ordinance, gotta enforce it.

Ula 12 months ago

I’m torn between wanting to support the charity and knowing the rules exist for safety. I think option C makes the most sense, but it feels harsh given the circumstances.

Odette 12 months ago

I feel like I might lean towards option B, but I’m not confident. It’s tough because the cause is good, yet the ordinance is there for a reason.

Breana 1 year ago

This situation reminds me of a case study we analyzed about community events and zoning laws. I think we concluded that planners have to enforce the rules, so option C seems right, but I wonder if there are exceptions.

Micah 1 year ago

I remember discussing the importance of adhering to regulations in our ethics class. It feels like option C aligns with that principle, but I'm not entirely sure.

Christene 1 year ago

Well, this is a no-brainer. The ordinance is clear, and as a planner I have to enforce it, no matter how much I might want to support the charity. I don't have the luxury of ignoring the rules just because it's for a good cause. Gotta play by the book on this one.

Elvis 1 year ago

Ugh, this is so frustrating. I really want to help the charity, but I also can't just ignore the sign ordinance. As a planner, I have to follow the rules, even if I don't agree with them in this case. I'll need to find a way to support the event while still enforcing the law.

Ivory 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tough call. I can see both sides - the charity event is important, but the rules are the rules. I'll need to think carefully about how to approach this while staying within the bounds of the law.

Leonor 1 year ago

This is a tricky one. On one hand, I really want to support the charity event and the good it will do for the community. But the new sign ordinance is clear, and as a planner I have to uphold the rules, even if I personally disagree with them.

Jacinta 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options mention different OSPF adjacency states, but I'm not confident which one is the correct answer. I'll have to review my OSPF knowledge before making a decision.

Alyce 1 year ago

Option A sounds plausible, but I'm not totally sure. I'll double-check my understanding of pre-assigned libraries.

Anglea 1 year ago

I think the answer might be "Purchasing power parity theory," but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from our discussions.

Brandon 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. Citrix Cloud supports multiple zones, so that's one valid statement. And Disaster Recovery for Citrix Cloud doesn't include the components within Citrix Cloud itself.

American Planning Association AICP Exam - Topic 10 Question 63 Discussion