Extent projected development in the zone will provide employment to residents in the zone, and particularly, individuals who are unemployed or economically disadvantaged. The degree to which the zone applicant's application promotes innovative solutions to economic development problems and demonstrates local initiative. Other relevant factors which DCED specifies. Essentially, only Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Cache, and Washington counties and the cities within those counties are ineligible to apply for designations. Tribal applications are eligible regardless of MSA status and population.
Designations are for limited areas identified locally.
Most designations cover specific areas zoned locally for manufacturing or commercial use. The following is a list of areas with current enterprise zone designations. Recently approved designations shown in bold blue. For more specific information about the location of an enterprise zone, including addresses, please see Local Contacts . A review board will determine eligibility based upon the criteria.