The Town of Hancock is divided into various "Zones" i.e. Rural Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Shoreland Each of these zones has its own rules for building, i.e. what can be done in a particular zone and what the setbacks are in a particular zone. Please contact John Larson, CEO before beginning any building project. This includes excavation! All construction in Hancock that exceeds 100 sq. feet must have a building permit before construction begins. All building and/or excavation in Shoreland Zone requires a permit! You can download the application here or fill it out On-Line. NEW! PDF Application On-Line Application Building Permit Application.pdf Building Permit Application Shoreland Zoning Application Shoreland Zoning Application  Site Plan Review Application. Subdivision Application Sign Application Sign Application  Road Entrance Permit Application.pdf APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE OR APPEAL TO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS