Asphalt Driveway Paving in Shady Side, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 3.7 miles from Shady Side in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
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| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadyoak | 48% | Poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Low strength, Ponding, Shrink-swell |
| Elkton | 31% | Poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Low strength, Ponding |
| Deale | 15% | Somewhat poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Low strength |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Shady Side mostly as Shadyoak (48%), Elkton (31%) and Deale (15%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 3% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate and 18% fell on water or submerged soils; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Shadyoak, Elkton and Deale "very limited", citing depth to saturated zone, frost action, low strength, ponding and shrink-swell.
Shadyoak (poorly drained), Elkton (poorly drained) and Deale (somewhat poorly drained) are classed as poorly drained or wetter.
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 Shady Side
FEMA's flood map puts 2 of the 21 land points sampled in Shady Side (10%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (19) and zone AE (2).
Shady Side at a glance
- County: Anne Arundel County, MD
- Land area: 6.6 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 3.7 miles
Driveway permits in Shady Side
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 Shady Side 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 Shady Side, 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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Shady Side paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Shady Side?
The USDA soil survey maps Shady Side mostly as Shadyoak and Elkton, and for local roads and streets it cites depth to saturated zone, frost action, low strength, ponding and shrink-swell as limitations.
How far is Shady Side from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Shady Side is about 3.7 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Shady Side?
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 Shady Side in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 2 of the 21 land points sampled in Shady Side (10%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (19) and zone AE (2).