Asphalt Driveway Paving in Severna Park, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 20.1 miles from Severna Park in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084What's under driveways in Severna Park
| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patapsco | 20% | Somewhat excessively drained | Not limited |
| Downer | 17% | Well drained | Not limited |
| Fort Mott | 14% | Well drained | Not limited |
| Sassafras | 11% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Severna Park mostly as Patapsco (20%), Downer (17%) and Fort Mott (14%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 19% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate and 5% fell on water or submerged soils; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Sassafras "somewhat limited", citing frost action.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Patapsco, Downer and Fort Mott "not limited".
Why it matters: the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says soil type and drainage should be checked before any driveway advice is given (brief).
Flood zones in Severna Park
FEMA's flood map puts none of the 24 land points sampled in Severna Park in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24).
Severna Park at a glance
- County: Anne Arundel County, MD
- Land area: 16.5 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 20.1 miles
Driveway permits in Severna Park
Anne Arundel County's Department of Public Works says a Residential Driveway Access Permit is required for any modification or new installation of a residential entrance onto a County road, with or without replacing curb and gutter. Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works.
On a state road, the entrance needs a Maryland State Highway Administration permit (SHA guidelines).
Some of the sampled points in Severna Park fall on water. Land within 1,000 feet of tidal water is in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, where lot coverage is limited (Maryland DNR).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Severna Park, pulled September 2026; percentages exclude urban land and water. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer at the same points. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files for land area and coordinates. Distance is a straight line, not a driving route.
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Severna Park paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Severna Park?
The USDA soil survey maps Severna Park mostly as Patapsco and Downer, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action as limitations.
How far is Severna Park from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Severna Park is about 20.1 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Severna Park?
It depends on the road it meets. The Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit for a driveway onto a state highway. For a county or town road, the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Severna Park in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts none of the 24 land points sampled in Severna Park in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24).