If any application for subdivision or consolidation is withdrawn by the applicant before any consideration or action thereon by the department of planning and permitting, all fees and charges paid on account of such application shall be refunded to the applicant.
(Sec. 22-1.4, R.O. 1978 (1987 Supp. to 1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 22, Art. 1, § 22-1.4)