ZAP Policy & State Statute

ZAP's volunteer Advisory Boards review applications based on a set of rigorous criteria and provide funding recommendations to the Salt Lake County Council for final approval.

Salt Lake County ZAP Governing Documents

Salt Lake Countywide Policy 1031: County Option Funding for Zoological, Cultural and Botanical Organizations known as The Zoo, Arts & Parks Program

Salt Lake County Code of Ordinances Chapter 3.07: Local Sales and use Tax to Fund Recreational and Zoological Facilities and Botanical, Cultural and Zoological Organizations

State Statute

The Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks Program (ZAP) is authorized by legislation at the state level.

The County (includes ZAP) 1/10th of 1% Optional Sales Tax Funding for Botanical, Cultural, Recreational, and Zoological Organizations legislation can be found in the Utah Code listed as 59-12-701 through 59-12-705.

The City 1/10th of 1% Optional Sales Tax Funding Legislation for Botanical, Cultural, Recreational and Zoological Organizations can be found in the Utah Code listed as 59-12-1401 through 59-12-1403.