The Town of Hancock is divided into various "Zones" i.e. Rural Residential 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 particluar 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 building permit here.  Building Permit Application.pdf You may also download the Site Plan Review Application here. Site Plan Review Application. Also available is the Subdivision Application. Road entrance permits are required for all Town Roads this application can be downloaded here. Road Entrance Permit Application.pdf To appeal a decision by the CEO or to apply for a variance you must complete the APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE OR APPEAL TO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS.