For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their definitions shall have the meaning given herein. Words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number and words used in the singular number include the plural number. Words not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meanings.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Any person authorized to enforce any of the provisions of this code and its ordinances.
LEGAL INTEREST: Any interest represented by an instrument recorded in the county recorder's office, county of San Bernardino, including, but not limited to, a deed of trust, deed, judgment lien, tax or assessment lien, or mechanic's lien.
REPRESENTATIVE: The duly appointed representative of the responsible party.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Any natural person, firm, association, corporation, partnership or limited liability company, whom an enforcement official determines is responsible for causing or maintaining a violation of this code, including, but not limited to, a property owner, tenant, party in possession of real property or party with a legal interest in real property. (Ord. 97, 11-5-1998)