Cannifton is designated as Specific Policy Area #5 as outlined in Belleville’s Official Plan:
The Cannifton Planning Area, as identified in Schedule ‘E’, is within the Urban Area, north of Highway 401, bisected by Highways 62 and 37, and the Moira River. It is approximately 1,215 hectares in size and includes the existing settlement known as Cannifton. There are portions of this planning area that are fully developed for urban uses, but significant development potential exists for a variety of land uses throughout the planning area. This planning area is intended to accommodate a significant portion of the City’s future residential, commercial and industrial development.
